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Introduction The increasing prevalence of breast cancer is straining hospital-centred healthcare systems worldwide, including Austria’s. This study examined breast cancer care models across six European countries to identify alternative approaches for ...
Nicole Grössmann-Waniek +3 more
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Health technology assessment in Switzerland [PDF]
OBJECTIVES AND METHODS: To review Switzerland's mixed public and private healthcare system with regard to health technology assessment (HTA). RESULTS: In the past, remarkable work in HTA was done.
Bellucci, S. +5 more
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A Methodological Approach for Measuring the Impact of HTA [PDF]
There is a lack of evidence concerning the link between HTA and outcomes in terms of health improvements. This work proposes a framework for assessing the impact of HTA.
Briggs, Andrew, Grieve, Eleanor
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Mesh inlay, mesh kit or native tissue repair for women having repeat anterior or posterior prolapse surgery: randomised controlled trial (PROSPECT) [PDF]
Funding The project was funded by the National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment Programme (Project Number 07/60/18). The Health Services Research Unit and the Health Economics Research Unit are funded by the Chief Scientist ...
Boyers, D +16 more
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Purpose: To evaluate the evidence of the effectiveness and safety of allografts compared to autografts in posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
Cecilia de Villiers, M.Sc., B.Sc. +3 more
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Assessing the learning curve effect in health technologies: Lessons from the non-clinical literature [PDF]
Introduction: Many health technologies exhibit some form of learning effect, and this represents a barrier to rigorous assessment. It has been shown that the statistical methods used are relatively crude.
Garthwaite, Paul H. +5 more
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Mapping of health technology assessment in selected countries [PDF]
Objectives: The aim of this study was to develop and apply an instrument to map the level of health technology assessment (HTA) development at country level in selected countries.
Banta, D. +4 more
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Objectives To identify research priorities related to the diagnosis, treatment and management of lipoedema.Design This was a research question priority-setting that ensured the involvement of patients, relatives and healthcare professionals in all parts.
Sara Fundell +7 more
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Study protocol: HepaT1ca - an observational clinical cohort study to quantify liver health in surgical candidates for liver malignancies. [PDF]
Background Accurate assessment of liver health prior to undertaking resectional liver surgery or chemoembolisation for primary and secondary cancers is essential for patient safety and optimal outcomes.
A Abulkhir +28 more
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Health technology assessment (HTA) involves the systematic evaluation of healthcare technologies and the dissemination of assessment findings. Its main purpose is to provide objective information to support healthcare decisions and policy-making. This article provides a brief overview of HTA, covering availability of assessment reports, approaches used,
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