Walter Karlen: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2018

Name	Dr. Walter Karlen
Field	Mobile Health Systems
E-mail	walter.karlen@hest.ethz.ch
URL	http://www.mhsl.hest.ethz.ch
Department	Health Sciences and Technology
Relationship	Assistant Professor

Number	Title	ECTS	Hours	Lecturers
151-0623-00L	ETH Zurich Distinguished Seminar in Robotics, Systems and Controls Students for other Master's programmes in Department Mechanical and Process Engineering cannot use the credit in the category Core Courses	1 credit	1S	B. Nelson, M. Chli, R. Gassert, M. Hutter, W. Karlen, R. Riener, R. Siegwart
Abstract	This course consists of a series of seven lectures given by researchers who have distinguished themselves in the area of Robotics, Systems, and Controls.
Learning objective	Obtain an overview of various topics in Robotics, Systems, and Controls from leaders in the field. Please see http://www.msrl.ethz.ch/education/distinguished-seminar-in-robotics--systems---controls--151-0623-0.html for a list of upcoming lectures.
Content	This course consists of a series of seven lectures given by researchers who have distinguished themselves in the area of Robotics, Systems, and Controls. MSc students in Robotics, Systems, and Controls are required to attend every lecture. Attendance will be monitored. If for some reason a student cannot attend one of the lectures, the student must select another ETH or University of Zurich seminar related to the field and submit a one page description of the seminar topic. Please see http://www.msrl.ethz.ch/education/distinguished-seminar-in-robotics--systems---controls--151-0623-0.html for a suggestion of other lectures.
Prerequisites / Notice	Students are required to attend all seven lectures to obtain credit. If a student must miss a lecture then attendance at a related special lecture will be accepted that is reported in a one page summary of the attended lecture. No exceptions to this rule are allowed.
376-0302-00L	Practicing Translational Science Only for Health Sciences and Technology MSc.	2 credits	4A	J. Goldhahn, S. Ben-Menahem, C. Ewald, W. Karlen
Abstract	Translational Science is a cross disciplinary scientific research that is motivated by the need for practical applications that help patients. The students should apply knowledge they gained in the prior course during a team approach focused on one topic provided by the supervisor. Each student has to take a role in the team and label clear responsibility and contribution.
Learning objective	After completing this course, students will be able to apply: a) Principles of translational science (including project planning, ethics application, basics of resource management and interdisciplinary communication) b) The use of a translational approach in project planning and management
Prerequisites / Notice	Prerequisite: lecture 376-0300-00 "Translational Science for Health and Medicine" passed.
376-1724-00L	Appropriate Health System Design Number of participants limited to 38.	3 credits	2V	W. Karlen
Abstract	This course elaborates upon relevant aspects in the conception, implementation and distribution of health devices and systems that effectively meet peoples and societies' needs in a local context. Four key elements of appropriateness (usage, cost, durability and performance) that are integral to the engineering design process are extensively discussed and applied.
Learning objective	The main goals are to > Evaluate the appropriateness of health systems to the cultural, financial, environmental and medical context in which they will be applied and > Design health systems from a user's perspective for a specific context At the end of the course, students can > name, understand and describe the 4 main principles that define appropriate technology > apply these principles to critically analyze and assess health systems and technology > project him/herself into a unfamiliar person and context and create hypotheses as to that person's needs, requirements, and priorities > modify specifications of existing systems to improve appropriateness > discuss the challenges and illustrate the the ethical and societal consequences of proposed design modifications > communicate effectively the results of his/her system analysis and implementation strategies to non-specialists
Content	The course will be interactive and involve roleplay. It is divided in two parts: The first part elaborates upon the important concepts of the design of health care devices and systems, and discusses implementation and dissemination strategies. We focus on communities such as low income households, the elderly, and patients with chronic illnesses that have special needs. Topics covered include point-of-care diagnostics, information and communication technologies, mobile health, user interactions, and also the social-cultural considerations. The second part consists of elaboration of an appropriate device conducted by student groups. Each group will analyse an existing product or solution, critically assess its appropriateness according to the criteria learned in class, and provide explanations as to why the system succeeds or fails. The students will also present design improvements. Grading will be based on a written case report due in the middle of the semester and a final seminar presentation in form of a poster discussion and demo.
Literature	WHO, "Medical Devices: Managing the Mismatch", 2010. http://www.who.int/medical_devices/publications/med_dev_man-mismatch/en/ PATH, "The IC2030 report. Reimagining Global Health," 2015. http://ic2030.org/report/ R. Malkin and K. Von Oldenburg Beer, "Diffusion of novel healthcare technologies to resource poor settings," Annals of Biomedical Engineering, vol. 41, no. 9, pp. 1841:50, 2013.
Prerequisites / Notice	Target Group: Students of higher semesters and PhD students of - D-MAVT, D-ITET, D-INFK, D-HEST - Biomedical Engineering, Robotics, Systems and Control - Medical Faculty, University of Zurich Students of other departments, faculties, courses are also welcome