Purchasing of medical equipment in public hospitals: the mini-HTA tool.
S Afr Med J
; 101(11): 807-8, 2011 Nov 01.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-22272960
ABSTRACT
The mini-health technology assessment (HTA) tool is valuable in assessing the quality of decisions regarding health technology management in South African public hospitals. The tool demonstrates the needs for improved decision-making and for developing an appropriate, customised instrument to support decision makers regarding medical device management. Health technology in South Africa has changed rapidly over the past two decades. Current challenges include the introduction of rapidly developing diagnostic technologies such as point-of-care testing (POCT) devices and national health insurance. The mini-HTA tool can play an important role in effective and efficient management of health technology in this setting.
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Temas:
ECOS
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Avaliacao_tecnologia
Bases de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Avaliação da Tecnologia Biomédica
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Hospitais Públicos
Tipo de estudo:
Health_technology_assessment
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Africa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
S Afr Med J
Ano de publicação:
2011
Tipo de documento:
Article