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Update on technology diffusion.

H C Alder1, S Hoppszallern, C Hughes

  • 1American Hospital Association.

Hospitals
|April 20, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) use is rapidly increasing in the US. Technology assessment is crucial for making informed decisions about adopting advanced diagnostic tools like MRI.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical imaging technology
  • Health technology assessment

Background:

  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a growing diagnostic tool in the United States.
  • The number of installed MRI units is rapidly increasing.
  • Technology assessment plays a key role in decisions regarding diagnostic technologies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the increasing influence of MRI as a diagnostic tool.
  • To examine the role of technology assessment in MRI adoption and use.
  • To present two perspectives on the phenomenon of expanding MRI technology.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of an AHA technology assessment report.
  • Review of trends in MRI unit installations.
  • Exploration of decision-making processes for diagnostic technologies.

Main Results:

  • Significant growth in MRI unit installations across the United States.
  • Increasing reliance on technology assessment for healthcare technology decisions.
  • Identification of distinct perspectives on the expansion of MRI technology.

Conclusions:

  • MRI's influence as a diagnostic tool is expanding significantly.
  • Technology assessment is becoming integral to healthcare technology management.
  • Understanding different viewpoints is essential for navigating the adoption of advanced imaging technologies.

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