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Medical technology horizon scanning.

I T Brown¹, A Smale, A Verma

¹Monash University Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Department of Electrical & Computer Systems Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, Australia. Ian.Brown@eng.monash.edu.au

Australasian Physical & Engineering Sciences in Medicine

|October 28, 2005

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Biomedical engineers can play a key role in horizon scanning for emerging medical technologies. A structured methodology, including literature reviews and quality benchmarks, aids in evaluating new technologies like remote patient monitoring.

Area of Science:

Biomedical Engineering
Health Technology Assessment
Innovation Management

Background:

Horizon scanning is crucial for identifying and evaluating emerging medical technologies.
The medical industry increasingly relies on proactive assessment of technological advancements.
Understanding the role of professionals in this process is essential for effective innovation management.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the potential role of biomedical engineers in horizon scanning for new medical technologies.
To evaluate the utility and effectiveness of engaging biomedical engineers in this activity.
To introduce a practical methodology for horizon scanning of emerging medical technologies.

Main Methods:

A systematic literature review approach was employed for information gathering.

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Publications were scanned across diverse sources to ensure comprehensive coverage.

Literature was assessed against fixed benchmarks to evaluate the quality of published information and reported achievements.

Main Results:

The proposed horizon scanning methodology was successfully applied in a real-world study.
The methodology provided valuable insights for advising a Government agency.
The study focused on the status of remote patient monitoring technology.

Conclusions:

Biomedical engineers possess the skills to contribute significantly to horizon scanning efforts.
The introduced methodology offers a structured framework for evaluating emerging medical technologies.
Effective horizon scanning by biomedical engineers can inform policy and strategic decisions in healthcare.