Using a decision support system tool for healthcare technology assessments

Author

Sloane, Elliot B.

Author_Institution

Villanova Univ., PA, USA

Volume

23

Issue

3

fYear

2004

Firstpage

42

Lastpage

55

Abstract

This article discusses a healthcare technology assessment application using a well-developed business tool from the operations research/operations management (OR/OM) field, the analytic hierarchy process (AHP). The AHP methodology provides a proven, structured, and well-documented tool for conducting HTAs for hospitals, integrated delivery networks, or other healthcare providers. A case study based on the selection of a neonatal ventilator is used to illustrate a successful use of the AHP for HTA. Clinical engineers can use this design as a prototype for performing HTAs in their own institutions.

Keywords

biomedical engineering; decision support systems; health care; hospitals; operations research; analytic hierarchy process; clinical engineers; decision support system; healthcare providers; healthcare technology assessments; hospitals; integrated delivery networks; neonatal ventilator; operations research/operations management field; well-developed business tool; Biomedical engineering; Clinical diagnosis; Costs; Decision support systems; Hospitals; Medical services; Operations research; Pediatrics; Pharmaceutical technology; Procurement;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0739-5175

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/MEMB.2004.1317981

Filename

1317981