A qualitative exploration of early assessment of innovative medical technologies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hospitals increasingly make decisions about early development of and investment in innovative medical technologies (IMTs), but at present often without an early assessment of their potential to ensure selection of the most promising candidates for further development. This paper explores how early assessment is carried out in different health organisations and then discusses relevant learning points for hospitals.

Methods

A qualitative study design with a structured interview guide covering four themes was used. Content analyses of interview notes were performed covering four predetermined themes: context, basis for decision-making, process and structure, and perceptions. A fifth theme, handling cognitive bias, was identified during data analysis.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Fasterholdt I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6220450 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature