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An approach to prioritization of medical devices in low-income countries: an example based on the Republic of South Sudan.
- Source :
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Cost Effectiveness & Resource Allocation . 2015, Vol. 13 Issue 1, p1-15. 15p. 1 Diagram, 1 Chart. - Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- Background Efficient and evidence-based medical device and equipment prioritization is of particular importance in low-income countries due to constraints in financing capacity, physical infrastructure and human resource capabilities. Methods This paper outlines a medical device prioritization method developed in first instance for the Republic of South Sudan. The simple algorithm offered here is a starting point for procurement and selection of medical devices and can be regarded as a screening test for those that require more labour intensive health economic modelling. Conclusions A heuristic method, such as the one presented here, is appropriate for reaching many medical device prioritization decisions in low-income settings. Further investment and purchasing decisions that cannot be reached so simply require more complex health economic modelling approaches. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14787547
- Volume :
- 13
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Cost Effectiveness & Resource Allocation
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 101028145
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12962-014-0027-3