Technology Acquisition in Canadian Hospitals: How are We Doing?
- 1 July 1995
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Healthcare Management Forum
- Vol. 8 (2) , 23-28
- https://doi.org/10.1016/s0840-4704(10)60905-2
Abstract
We surveyed attitudes of decision makers involved in making decisions about technology acquisition in hospitals, receiving replies from 989 (72%) anglophone respondents and 201 (68%) from francophone respondents. Respondents split on whether to try unverified procedures, strongly agreed that medical technology should be evaluated, and expressed a desire for technology assessment data. The quality of health care, need, and compatibility with the institution's role and mission were seen as the most important factors affecting acquisitions. Our study suggests that half the battle has been won; decision makers appear convinced that technologies must be evaluated. Organizational mechanisms, however, may still be required to ensure implementation.Keywords
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