Module overview
This module will provide an overview of how to build a digital health intervention for behaviour change.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Understand how to develop an acceptable and accessible digital health intervention
- Critically evaluate the effectiveness/acceptability of a health intervention
- Discuss theory and evidence that underpins intervention design
- List pros and cons of different approaches to designing health interventions
Syllabus
The aims of this modules are:
to provide students with an overview of how to build a digital health intervention
to gain a better understanding of the important issues in digital technology to support health
to explore theory and research about behaviour change and digital health interventions
to promote critical understanding of digital technology for health in the real world
Key topics will include:
Digital health and behaviour change
Person-Based approaches to intervention development
Digital accessibility
Digital engagement
Using Lifeguide+ to develop digital interventions
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Teaching and learning methods include 11 x two-hour lectures, 2 x two-hour tutorial sessions with small and large group discussion. Students will be expected to read all core readings and some additional readings and, where relevant, to make use of internet resources for seeking further information.
Students will learn to use the University of Southampton dedicated programme "Lifeguide+". Lifeguide+ is an accessible program that allows users to develop simple programs, websites and apps that can be used to develop and trial digital tools.
Type | Hours |
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Independent Study | 176 |
Teaching | 24 |
Total study time | 200 |
Resources & Reading list
Internet Resources
Assessment
Assessment strategy
This module will use two pieces of coursework.
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Coursework | 70% |
Coursework | 30% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Coursework | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External