Assistive technology for independent living with dementia: Stylized facts and research gaps
ConclusionsWhile the identified stylized facts indicate how much evidence there is behind certain common statements in the reviewed literature, we additionally find that studies in the area of AT for dementia often neglect the socio-economic and ethical dimension. These are important research gaps for future work. (Source: Health Policy and Technology)
Source: Health Policy and Technology - July 10, 2018 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Enablers and inhibitors: A review of the situation regarding mHealth adoption in low- and middle-income countries
ConclusionsThe review provides an insight about the challenges and opportunities related to mHealth adoption in developing countries. Implementation agencies should give careful consideration to these factors before designing and deploying any mHealth-enabled intervention. It is also important to understand the concept of incremental innovation so that resources spent on pilot interventions are optimized and full potential is achieved. (Source: Health Policy and Technology)
Source: Health Policy and Technology - July 10, 2018 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Grand challenges of public health: How can health information systems support facing them?
ConclusionImplications for policymakers can be found on three levels: anchoring HIS in primary health care, renewing what already exists, and adopting hybrid rather than fully Internet-dependent systems. (Source: Health Policy and Technology)
Source: Health Policy and Technology - July 10, 2018 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Hospital efficiency and utilization of high-technology medical equipment: A panel data analysis
ConclusionsUtilization of CT and MRI increased with hospital cost inefficiency. The finding has important policy implication for the ongoing hospital reform in China. (Source: Health Policy and Technology)
Source: Health Policy and Technology - July 10, 2018 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
International differences in patient access to ultra-orphan drugs
ConclusionsLarge differences in patient access to ultra-orphan drugs were observed between countries. Future research should examine if similar findings can be seen in other countries and with other orphan drugs, and it should also determine which other factors play a role in reimbursement status of orphan drugs. (Source: Health Policy and Technology)
Source: Health Policy and Technology - July 10, 2018 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
