Technical efficiency of healthcare systems in african countries: an application based on data envelopment analysis
ConclusionThis study's results suggest that in order to achieve the same health outcomes, national healthcare systems need to use public and private health resources more effectively and efficiently. By assessing the efficiency of countries’ healthcare systems and health services through international comparison, effectiveness and efficiency can be ensured within these systems. (Source: Health Policy and Technology)
Source: Health Policy and Technology - December 5, 2019 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
A SMART framework for HTA capability development: Lessons from India
Publication date: Available online 3 December 2019Source: Health Policy and TechnologyAuthor(s): Kanchan Mukherjee (Source: Health Policy and Technology)
Source: Health Policy and Technology - December 4, 2019 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Rationalizing Personal Health Management (PHM) Policy: Identifying Health IT Use Patterns via Observations of Daily Living (ODLs) Data
ConclusionThe findings of this study can inform health policymakers to vie for more effective mobile health technology in rationalizing personal health management (PHM) policy. (Source: Health Policy and Technology)
Source: Health Policy and Technology - November 29, 2019 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Regulatory Issues for Orphan Medicines: a review
Publication date: Available online 27 November 2019Source: Health Policy and TechnologyAuthor(s): Maria Luísa Bouwman, João José Simões Sousa, Maria Eugénia Tavares PinaAbstractOrphan medicines are medicinal products intended for diagnosis, prevention or treatment of life-threatening or debilitating rare diseases. They are ‘orphans’ because the pharmaceutical industry has little interest under normal market conditions in developing and marketing drugs intended for only a small number of patients suffering from very rare conditions. Successful development of new treatments for rare diseases and their sustainable pa...
Source: Health Policy and Technology - November 28, 2019 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Current and future perspectives for the implementation of health technology assessment in Romania
This study aims to describe the present environment and future prospects of HTA implementation in Romania based on the opinion of a wide range of national stakeholders. A survey was conducted using a questionnaire already applied previously to design HTA roadmaps for middle-income countries. Survey responses were collected from two sites. First, responses were collected among the participants of the National Conference of Pharmacoeconomics and Health Management in October 2017 at Brasov. Second, a purposive sampling was applied to contact HTA professionals from public organizations from October 2017 to February 2018. Accor...
Source: Health Policy and Technology - November 26, 2019 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Editorial Board
Publication date: December 2019Source: Health Policy and Technology, Volume 8, Issue 4Author(s): (Source: Health Policy and Technology)
Source: Health Policy and Technology - November 26, 2019 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Establishing a National Biobank. Biobanking Infrastructure Initiative in Slovakia - Public Policy, Legal and Ethical Issues
Publication date: Available online 19 November 2019Source: Health Policy and TechnologyAuthor(s): Jozef Glasa, Drahomír Kollár, Peter Čvapek, Helena Glasová, Martina Antošová, Daniel Pella, Ivica KvietikováAbstractResulting from a multi-stakeholder initiative in 2017, a rapid process is underway in Slovakia with the aim of establishing a national system of biobanks by 2020. A combined top-down and bottom-up approach is being followed under the leadership of the Ministry of Health Institute for Research and Development. Relevant national stakeholders, with international expert partner institutions providing additiona...
Source: Health Policy and Technology - November 20, 2019 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Validation of a self-implemented Walkway system for gait speed measurement in usual clinical care
ConclusionsThe Walkway system presented is a valid, easy-to-use, self-implemented device for walking speed measurement in usual clinical practice with older adults. (Source: Health Policy and Technology)
Source: Health Policy and Technology - November 20, 2019 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Quality and scientific accuracy of patient-oriented information on the internet on minimally invasive surgery for colorectal cancer
ConclusionAnalysis of the quality and scientific content of patient information on MIS for CRC revealed a considerable deficiency in the information provided and sub-standard readability. Several aspects such as pre-op preparation, surgical complications and post-operative quality of life which are of concern to the patient were not discussed in a considerable proportion of articles. As the internet is expanding as a readily available source of information, steps should be taken to ensure the highest quality information. (Source: Health Policy and Technology)
Source: Health Policy and Technology - November 19, 2019 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
2019 Hippocrates Prize
Publication date: Available online 15 November 2019Source: Health Policy and TechnologyAuthor(s): (Source: Health Policy and Technology)
Source: Health Policy and Technology - November 16, 2019 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Toward Quality Transparency in Healthcare: Exploring Hospital-Operated Online Physician Review Systems in Northeastern United States
ConclusionFuture research should examine how to improve the quality and usability of these systems to better empower patients in their decision-making. (Source: Health Policy and Technology)
Source: Health Policy and Technology - November 13, 2019 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
The Antecedents and Results of Seniors’ Use of Activity Tracking Wearable Devices
Conclusionseniors’ use of wearable devices is a complex process that involves the interactions of social, psychological, and technological factors. By understanding these factors, we can develop strategies to enhance seniors’ use of wearable devices and improve their overall health and quality of life. (Source: Health Policy and Technology)
Source: Health Policy and Technology - November 10, 2019 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Biases and imperatives in handling medical technology
ConclusionWe need to include biases and imperatives in our theories and our strategies to handle medical technologies. Believing and acting as if we implement and use technology in health care as external means to our internal goals may be treacherous. Understanding technology indeed includes understanding of ourselves. (Source: Health Policy and Technology)
Source: Health Policy and Technology - November 6, 2019 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Product Service Platform to improve care systems for elderly living at home
ConclusionsThe involvement of the end-user and all the stakeholders allowed for the consideration of different perspectives and the creation of a value network that aggregates existing services, resources, and information with new opportunities to achieve common benefits. This work provides guidelines on how to develop this type of platform by exploiting the potential of each stakeholder without creating new barriers. Technology, caregivers, and society are combined synergistically to provide tailored services able to satisfy specific users’ needs. (Source: Health Policy and Technology)
Source: Health Policy and Technology - November 1, 2019 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Budget Impact of Incorporating Non-invasive Prenatal Testing in Prenatal Screening for Down Syndrome in Turkey
ConclusionsNIPT might be the choice of prenatal screening strategies if its price is lowered to economically acceptable levels. Until that time, currently accepted protocols seem to be more realistic. On the other hand, decision makers should also consider possible savings and the women's quality of life that can be improved with the new technology. (Source: Health Policy and Technology)
Source: Health Policy and Technology - November 1, 2019 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
