A Model for National Medical Technology

Selection and Use

Dr. Sima MarzbanIRAHTA

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Health Technology Assessment

Knowledge Production

Synthesis ofInformation

Data Bases

HTASocial and

Ethical Factors

Health Policy (MACRO)

Practice Guidelines (MICRO)

Quality Assessment of Services

PROCESS

RN Battista et al., 1999

Institutional Management (MESO)

Knowledge Production

Synthesis ofInformation

Data Bases

HTASocial and

Ethical Factors

Health Policy (MACRO)

Practice Guidelines (MICRO)

Quality Assessment of Services

PROCESS

RN Battista et al., 1999

Institutional Management (MESO)

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Role of HTA units in Health strategic planning

Proposals

Investment Budget

HTA-U

Mission(Effectiveness)

(Balance)(Appropriateness)

Goal setting(Selection of strategic options)

Strategic Plan

Implementation of plans

Strategic Monitoring

Feedback

Guidelines for technology needs

assessment

Clinical Departments

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Research conceptual frameworkTo reply questions like : What are the sources of appropriate medical technology

selection and use in other countries?

What are the Health technology assessment and Management as used tools for selection and use of appropriate medical equipment in health systems?

What methods are being used for selection and use of health technology/medical equipment in Iran?

What model of management system is suitable for adoption of HTA & M approach to the context of health system in Iran ?

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Components of HCT selection and use system

Policy and plans of HCT

Financial resource allocation pattern to HCT

Methods of assessment and selection of HCT

Methods of maintaining HCT use maintenance

Selection and use of appropriate Technology/

Medical Equipment

Scope of study

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To review and analyze current system for the selection and use of medical equipments

To design an improved model of medical

equipment appropriate selection and use in Iran’s health system

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SSADM Structured system analysis and design

methodology Tool Structured questionnaire, exploring, confirmatory

and complementary interviews, Showing system byDFDs

Ration Systemic relations ,Integrative policies and

information ,Technology assessment Approach, Stratified decision making D

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Medical Equipment Current National Situation Data Flow Diagram Zero level

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Medical Equipment central Office Current situation Data flow diagram (first level)

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Medical Equipment central Office Current situation DFD: first levelDr.

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Lack of systemic integration Health policy Health technology policy Strategic health plan Strategic technology plan Prioritized health pack Prioritized health tech Macro health tech/Equipment policy Micro health Information flow (ex. inventory ) Down Top

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Structural insufficiency Focusing on non value added duties Units based on kinds of administrative inputs Preference of informal relationships Non clarified process and relationships Centralized administrative decision making? Lack of systemic and informational integrity

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Rational financial planning Separate budget lines? life time costs? Annual expenditure plans? Clarified process of work? Donation priorities? Selection of technology? Assessment of technology ? Personnel training? Procurement process? Maintenance and repair ?

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Involved divisions Management and planning Allocation of financial resources Technology Assessment Selection of technology and suppliers Pre use activities Continued operation ,maintenance and

use

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Integration of health policies and plans with health technologies

Defined prioritized health package Prioritized health technology package Standardization of technologies Decentralization of local decisions Enabling local experts for decisions

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Process –based structure Focus on Value –added process Resignation & decentralization Integrative decision making and flow of

information Stratified decision making model by

provider’s level of authority Less complexity and minimum waste of Time and expertise

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Designed Medical Equipment Central Office Data Flow Diagram

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Medical Universities Data Flow Diagram: Equipment selection and Use Area

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Designed Hospitals Data Flow Diagram: Equipment Selection and Use Area

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Future researches:

To develop inventory data bank clarifying existent equipment , performance level of medical equipments and invested resources to this field .

To define human resources and required educational programs needed including workshops, degrees and training packages.

Developing guide draft of HCTM for policy makers and managers and experts

To study effectiveness or efficiency of broad use of costly medical equipments in Iran .

Setting prioritized medical equipment for all health care levels.

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