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Conceptual modeling for Prospective Health Technology Assessment
Marion Gantner-Bär1, Anatoli Djanatliev, Hans-Ulrich Prokosch
1Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany. marion.gantner-baer@imi.med.uni-erlangen.de
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|August 10, 2012
Summary
Prospective Health Technology Assessment (ProHTA) models healthcare innovations using simulation before development. This approach estimates impacts on patient care, health systems, and economics, starting with stroke treatment.
Area of Science:
- Health Technology Assessment
- Medical Technology Innovation
- Health Economics
Background:
- Prospective Health Technology Assessment (ProHTA) offers an innovative method for analyzing new healthcare technologies.
- Simulation processes are crucial for modeling innovations prior to costly design and development.
- ProHTA enables estimation of effects on patient care, healthcare systems, and economic aspects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and implement the ProHTA Conceptual Modeling Process.
- To apply ProHTA to acute ischemic stroke treatment in Germany.
- To extend ProHTA methodology to other diseases and healthcare systems.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing conceptual modeling to build a valid information base for simulation models.
- Combining project-specific methods and characteristics for simulation modeling.
- Implementing the ProHTA Conceptual Modeling Process.
Main Results:
- The ProHTA Conceptual Modeling Process was initially implemented for acute ischemic stroke treatment.
- The study established a framework for simulating healthcare innovations.
- The project aims for broader application across diseases and healthcare systems.
Conclusions:
- ProHTA, utilizing conceptual modeling and simulation, provides a robust framework for assessing healthcare innovations.
- This approach allows for early estimation of impacts, aiding decision-making in healthcare.
- The developed methodology has the potential for widespread application in health technology assessment.
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