Decision to Adopt Medical Technology: Case Study of Breast Cancer Radiotherapy Techniques

Conclusions. Technology adoption is based on financial and social pressures, along with often-limited scientific evidence and what seems "best" for patients. For technology adoption and diffusion to be rational and evidence-based, we must encourage appropriate financial payment models to curb use outside of research studies and promote development of additional treatment registries until sufficient evidence is gathered.

Source: Medical Decision Making - October 17, 2014 Category: Health Management Authors: Gold, H. T., Pitrelli, K., Hayes, M. K., Murphy, M. M. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research