Title :
Using a decision support system tool for healthcare technology assessments
Author :
Sloane, Elliot B.
Author_Institution :
Villanova Univ., PA, USA
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;
Journal_Title :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MEMB.2004.1317981
