Realizing the value of complex medical technology: Demonstrating cost-effectiveness is not enough
Publication date
2023-07
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Hehakaya, Charisma
Frederix, Geert
van der Voort van Zyp, Jochem R N
Grobbee, Rick
Verkooijen, Helena M
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Abstract
The main factors driving the value of medical treatments are proven effectiveness and cost-effectiveness. This is different for complex medical technologies that combine scientific disciplines, functions or tools in a single solution-oriented method. This short communication provides three recommendations to realize the value of complex medical technologies. It is important to engage stakeholders before technology implementation to promote its relevance from multiple perspectives, to explore opportunities for professional development and collaboration, and to demonstrate the societal effects over the entire life-cycle.
Keywords
Complex interventions, Evaluation, Implementation, Innovations, Stakeholders, Technologies, Oncology, Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
Citation
Hehakaya, C, Frederix, G W J, van der Voort van Zyp, J RN, Grobbee, D E & Verkooijen, H M 2023, 'Realizing the value of complex medical technology : Demonstrating cost-effectiveness is not enough', Clinical and translational radiation oncology, vol. 41, 100644. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctro.2023.100644