A multicriteria decision analysis (MCDA) tool to purchase implantable medical devices in Egypt.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With the availability of several similar medical devices performing the same function, choosing one for reimbursement is not easy, especially if purchased for a large number of patients. The objective of this project was to create a multicriteria decision analysis (MCDA) tool, that captures and compares all implantable medical devices' attributes, to provide an objective method for choosing among the available options in Egypt.

Method

We conducted a systematic review and expert interviews, to identify the relevant criteria for inclusion in the tool. Subsequently, a workshop was conducted, that involved experts in procuring and tendering medical devices. Experts chose the criteria, ranked them, assigned weights and scoring functions for each criterion, and then cre

SUBMITTER: Elezbawy B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9644459 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature