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Summer school: Evaluating Future Health Technologies

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Health technologies are intended to improve the quality of healthcare delivered through earlier diagnosis, less invasive treatment options, reduction in hospital stays, and decreasing rehabilitation duration. New medical technologies keep emerging, while healthcare costs continue to rise. Even if a new health technology may seem to be promising, only a limited number of them will, in the end, be used in clinical practice. To make informed decisions on the development of new technologies in healthcare, early health technology assessments are performed to evaluate the potential cost-effectiveness of such new devices or drugs. In this course, we will evaluate several newly developed technologies within departments at the University of Twente.  

You will learn several techniques that can be used in early health technology assessments. These techniques include Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA), Decision Modelling (using Markov models and Decision Trees) and Budget Impact Analysis. During the summer school, you will work on a value dossier and develop your own health economic model for a potential new application of a technology of your choice. At the end of the week, you will be able to present whether you think it is feasible to use these technologies for the new potential application. These are problems that need to be dealt with in healthcare. So come to CuriousU and learn how to Evaluate Future Health Technologies!  

Testimonial: Heather from Canada

Course Topics

Health sciences and health systems

A good health system delivers quality services to all people, at the time and the place they need them. Health Sciences investigate how financing systems, organizational structures, administrative processes, and social factors affect access to healthcare, the quality and cost of healthcare, and ultimately our health and well-being. Its foundation can be found in management principles and in the social sciences. Health Sciences are essential to improve health and patient-centered care. During this course, you will get an overview of health sciences and health systems.

Health Technology assessment methology

There are several methods that can be applied to evaluate the potential effects and impact of a health technology. You will learn about and apply several of these methods during this course, including:

1) Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA), a decision-making tool developed for complex problems with multiple criteria.

2) Decision tree, a graph that uses a branching method to illustrate every possible outcome of a decision.

3) Cost effectiveness analysis, an analysis that compares the relative costs and effectiveness (outcomes) of different technologies.

Health economic modelling

Health economic models are important tools used to inform healthcare decisions. These models are commonly used to compare new technologies to the current standard of care, often in terms of incremental costs and effects. This model-based approach can be especially useful when information is limited or when clinical trials are unfeasible. Another benefit of using a model-based approach is the ability to reflect the uncertainty in the available evidence. During this course, you will build your own health economic model and interpret the results to inform a healthcare decision.

Course aim

  • Learn all about new health technologies. Who developed them, how can they be helpful, and how can they be used?
  • Learn about how to evaluate these techniques concerning costs and consequences for the health care system.
  • Apply your knowledge about the technologies and evaluation techniques to assess the effects and or impacts.
  • Work in multidisciplinary teams.

    Festival schedule

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    Day
    Lunch: Curious about your future?! & UT students wonders
    Time:12:30 - 14:00
    Day:Tu. 13-08

    After the first course sessions of the day you’ll then join the other festival-goers for a themed lunch in an informal, interactive setting. You will have the chance to get to know the programmes of our university and speak with representatives from our admissions office in case you are interested in continuing your studies here! During this lunch activity, you can also get to know the UT student teams.

    Exploring the hospital
    Time:14:00 - 17:00
    Day:Fri. 16-08

    After lunch you’ll dive back into your course.

    Breakfast & keynote: Neil Sheridan
    Time:08:15 - 09:30
    Day:Mon. 19-08

    Get your day off to an inspiring start by listening to our keynote speaker over breakfast.

    Game Night
    Time:20:00 - 23:00
    Day:Tu. 13-08

    During this evening activity you can join our Lean Simulation game!

    Breakfast & keynote: Peter Joosten
    Time:08:15 - 09:30
    Day:Sun. 18-08

    Get your day off to an inspiring start by listening to our inspirational speaker over breakfast. 

    Free
    Time:17:00 - 18:00
    Day:Sun. 18-08

    This hour is 100% free time: relax or use our sport facilities :-)

    Free
    Time:17:00 - 18:00
    Day:Mon. 19-08

    This hour is 100% free time: relax or use our sport facilities :-)

    Lunch: Dutch Olympic games & Graffiti Workshop
    Time:12:30 - 14:00
    Day:Sun. 18-08

    After the first course sessions of the day you’ll then join the other festival-goers for a themed lunch in an informal, interactive setting.

    Dinner
    Time:18:00 - 20:00
    Day:Fri. 16-08

    Every night we serve you a fantastic dinner.

    Free
    Time:17:00 - 18:00
    Day:Tu. 13-08

    This hour is 100% free time: relax or use our sport facilities :-)

    Free
    Time:17:00 - 18:00
    Day:Mon. 12-08

    This hour is 100% free time: relax or use our sport facilities :-)

    Free
    Time:17:00 - 18:00
    Day:Fri. 16-08

    This hour is 100% free time: relax or use our sport facilities :-)

    Free
    Time:17:00 - 18:00
    Day:Wed. 14-08

    This hour is 100% free time: relax or use our sport facilities :-)

    Dinner City Centre
    Time:18:00 - 20:00
    Day:Th. 15-08

    We go out for dinner at the city: Happy Italy

    Jogging & sightseeing campus
    Time:15:00 - 21:00
    Day:Sun. 11-08

    Want to do some sports and see some cool locations on campus? During this activity you'll do both! Jogging around campus will start 15:00 and 17:00. During the sightseeing activity you'll walk around campus with a tourguide. Tours start at 16:00 and 21:00.

    Breakfast
    Time:08:15 - 09:30
    Day:Sat. 17-08

    Breakfast served!

    Value for money
    Time:09:30 - 12:30
    Day:Fri. 16-08

    Learn while having fun! You’ll join in the morning session of your course for the day. That might be a workshop, a lecture or a project depending on the course you choose.

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    Breakfast & keynote: Geke Ludden
    Time:08:15 - 09:30
    Day:Th. 15-08

    Get your day off to an inspiring start by listening to our keynote speaker over breakfast. 

    Lunch: C-the future of research & Dance Workshop
    Time:12:30 - 14:00
    Day:Wed. 14-08

    After the first course sessions of the day you’ll then join the other festival-goers for a themed lunch in an informal, interactive setting. You can do one of the following lab tours: Behavioral Management and Sciences Lab, Wearable Robotics Lab, combined tour in AeroAcoustic WindTunnel & Rapid Prototyping Lab, NanoLab or the Experimental Centre for Technical Medicine.  

    Presentation skills
    Time:09:30 - 12:30
    Day:Sun. 18-08

    Learn while having fun! You’ll join in the morning session of your course for the day. That might be a workshop, a lecture or a project depending on the course you choose.

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    Lunch: Playland
    Time:12:30 - 14:00
    Day:Th. 15-08

    After the first course sessions of the day you’ll then join the other festival-goers for a themed lunch in an informal, interactive setting.This is one of the most popular lunch activities where together with your fellow participants you can enjoy some outdoor games in the main festival area! Join us!

    Music Night
    Time:20:00 - 23:00
    Day:Fri. 16-08

    Tonight we will have a great band night in our main tent! Next to that, a dj to play music and karaoke activity are planned for you!

    Meet-up and pizza
    Time:18:00 - 20:00
    Day:Sun. 11-08

    Eat pizza and meet up with your fellow students!

    Quiz Night
    Time:20:00 - 23:00
    Day:Sat. 17-08

    We will host a cool pubquiz.

    Free day
    Time:09:30 - 20:00
    Day:Sat. 17-08

    This is your day off. There is no CuriosU programme today but you can arrange your own city trip to Amsterdam (The Netherlands), Rotterdam (The Netherlands) Münster (Germany) or Osnabrück (Germany). Have fun!

    Free
    Time:17:00 - 18:00
    Day:Th. 15-08

    This hour is 100% free time: relax or use our sport facilities :-)

    Escape Rooms
    Time:20:00 - 23:00
    Day:Mon. 12-08

    Have fun and enjoy our evening programme while playing escape rooms.

    Dinner
    Time:18:00 - 20:00
    Day:Sun. 18-08

    Every night we serve you a fantastic dinner.

    Posters & prizes
    Time:14:00 - 17:00
    Day:Mon. 19-08

    After lunch you’ll dive back into your course.

    Dinner
    Time:18:00 - 20:00
    Day:Mon. 19-08

    Every night we serve you a fantastic dinner.

    Breakfast & keynote: Peter- Paul Verbeek
    Time:08:15 - 09:30
    Day:Tu. 13-08

    Get your day off to an inspiring start by listening to one of our uplifting keynote speakers over breakfast. Once you’re all fired up, you’ll join in the morning session of your course for the day. 

    Stakeholders interviews
    Time:14:00 - 17:00
    Day:Th. 15-08

    After lunch you’ll dive back into your course.

    Breakfast & keynote: Sofie Berghuis
    Time:08:15 - 09:30
    Day:Wed. 14-08

    Get your day off to an inspiring start by listening to one of our inspirational speakers over breakfast. Once you’re all fired up, you’ll join in the morning session of your course for the day. 

    Dinner ΒΒQ
    Time:18:00 - 20:00
    Day:Wed. 14-08

    We will serve an amazing BBQ dinner tonight!

    Summarize your findings
    Time:09:30 - 12:30
    Day:Mon. 19-08

    Learn while having fun! You’ll join in the morning session of your course for the day. That might be a workshop, a lecture or a project depending on the course you choose.

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    Movie night
    Time:20:00 - 23:00
    Day:Sun. 18-08

    We'll watch a cool movie together!

    Beach Volleyball Tournament
    Time:20:00 - 23:00
    Day:Wed. 14-08

    Enjoy a unique volleyball tournament together with your fellow CuriousU participants! Are you gonna be the winning team? Let's find out!

    Technologies and their labs (2)
    Time:14:00 - 17:00
    Day:Tu. 13-08

    After lunch you’ll dive back into your course and have some discussion and exercises on the topic.

    Dinner
    Time:18:00 - 20:00
    Day:Tu. 13-08

    We serve you a fantastic dinner!

    Lunch: Taste the Netherlands & Speed Friending
    Time:12:30 - 14:00
    Day:Mon. 12-08

    After the first course sessions of the day you’ll then join the other festival-goers for a themed lunch in an informal, interactive setting. You can try the blind tasting activity and of course make some new friends!

    Breakfast & keynote: Elizabeth Mix
    Time:08:15 - 09:30
    Day:Fri. 16-08

    Get your day off to an inspiring start by listening to one of our uplifting keynote speakers over breakfast. Once you’re all fired up, you’ll join in the morning session of your course for the day. 

    Lunch: ExploreU & VR Parachuting
    Time:12:30 - 14:00
    Day:Fri. 16-08

    After the first course sessions of the day you’ll then join the other festival-goers for a themed lunch in an informal, interactive setting. You will have the opportunity to learn more about yourself by doing some career and personality tests ! Enjoy our VR Parachuting activity too!

    Arrival day: check in
    Time:10:00 - 18:00
    Day:Sun. 11-08

    The registration point will be in the biggest tent. Please register as soon as you arrive. If you arrive earlier or later please contact us via curious@utwente.nl 

    Analyzing the future (2)
    Time:14:00 - 17:00
    Day:Sun. 18-08

    After lunch you’ll dive back into your course.

    Success stories
    Time:14:00 - 17:00
    Day:Mon. 12-08

    After lunch you’ll dive back into your course.

    Breakfast & keynote: Miriam Iliohan & Mélanie Droogleever Fortuyn
    Time:08:15 - 09:30
    Day:Mon. 12-08

    We will kick-off breakfast and CuriousU with the first inspirational speech!

    Technologies and their labs (1)
    Time:09:30 - 12:30
    Day:Tu. 13-08

    Learn while having fun! You’ll join in the morning session of your course for the day.

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    Analyzing the future (1)
    Time:14:00 - 17:00
    Day:Wed. 14-08

    After lunch you’ll dive back into your course.

    Introduction health sciences
    Time:09:30 - 12:30
    Day:Mon. 12-08

    Learn while having fun! You’ll join in the morning session of your course for the day. That might be a workshop, a lecture or a project depending on the course you choose.

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    Dinner
    Time:18:00 - 20:00
    Day:Mon. 12-08

    Every night we serve you a fantastic dinner.

    City Centre Summer Sounds
    Time:20:00 - 23:00
    Day:Th. 15-08

    Enjoy the night in the city listening to some musical entertainment at Grolsch Summer Sounds.

    Searching for information
    Time:09:30 - 12:30
    Day:Th. 15-08

    Learn while having fun! You’ll join in the morning session of your course for the day. That might be a workshop, a lecture or a project depending on the course you choose.

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    Farewell Ceremony
    Time:20:00 - 23:00
    Day:Mon. 19-08

    This night we'll close off CuriousU 2019 with everyone and you'll receive your certificate.

    Lunch: Cherishing Memories & Pinatas
    Time:12:30 - 14:00
    Day:Mon. 19-08

    After the first course sessions of the day you’ll then join the other festival-goers for a themed lunch in an informal, interactive setting. Here is the chance to lock all the memories you made the last days into pictures! During that lunch break you also have the chance to break some pinatas!

    Breakfast
    Time:08:15 - 09:00
    Day:Tu. 20-08

    Have a breakfast first.

    CuriousU Participants Departure
    Time:09:00 - 10:00
    Day:Tu. 20-08

    The last day: please check out (i.e. returning the keys) and saying goodbye to all your new friends. By returning your key you will get back your deposit for the log cabin or student dorm (online refund).

    Research methods
    Time:09:30 - 12:30
    Day:Wed. 14-08

    Learn while having fun! You’ll join in the morning session of your course for the day. That might be a workshop, a lecture or a project depending on the course you choose.

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    Course overview

    • Methods: Lectures, interactive workshops, tours and demonstrations
    • Course level: BSc
    • Target group: Bachelor (and master) students wanting to learn more about health technology assessment
    • Credits: 2 ECTS for successfully completing the summer school

    Course leaders 

    F.A. van Delft MSc (Freek)
    PhD Candidate

    Freek is a Phd Candidate in Health Economics at the Department of Health Technology and Services Research. He has a background in biometrics and Health Sciences. He also worked as a medical technician and development engineer before starting his PhD at the University of Twente. Currently, Freek focuses on the evaluation of liquid biopsies and the interpretation of liquid biopsy results to improve current lung cancer treatment.

    +31534896908
     f.a.vandelft@utwente.nl
    Building: Technohal 3301
    Deon Lingervelder
    Phd Candidate

    Deon is a PhD Candidate in Health Economics at the Department of Health Technology and Services Research. Deon obtained both his Bachelor and Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering at Stellenbosch University in South Africa. Currently, Deon’s project mainly focusses on health technology assessment of diagnostics in primary care.

     d.lingervelder@utwente.nl
    ir. C.M. Behr (Carina)
    PhD Candidate

    Carina is a PhD Candidate in Health Economics at the Department of Health Technology and Services Research. She has obtained her Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering at the University of Pretoria in South Africa and her Master’s in the same field at the University of Twente. Currently, Carina focusses on the early health technology assessment of screening for lung cancer, cardiovascular disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

     c.m.behr@utwente.nl

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