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Sara Bruzzone1, Gabriella Paoli2, Gaetano Stefano Scillieri1
1Department of Informatics, Bioengineering, Robotics and System Engineering, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|October 3, 2025
Summary
This study introduces a Health Technology Assessment (HTA) strategy for managing innovative medical device procurement. The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) method enhances decision-making for adopting new healthcare technologies.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Medical Technology Assessment
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Effective governance of medical devices is crucial for healthcare systems.
- The National HTA Programme (PNHTA) aims to foster collaboration in decision-making processes.
- Managing procurement of innovative medical devices requires robust evaluation strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To implement a new strategy for managing procurement requests of innovative medical devices.
- To develop a support method for healthcare organizations adopting new clinical technologies.
- To strengthen the decision-making process for adopting or excluding innovative medical devices.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of a strategy aligned with the National HTA Programme (PNHTA).
- Development of a support method for healthcare organizations.
- Application of the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) for multicriteria analysis of innovative devices.
Main Results:
- The proposed model enhances the robustness of healthcare decisions regarding medical device adoption.
- The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) provides a structured approach for evaluating alternatives.
- The method facilitates informed decisions on adopting or excluding new medical technologies.
Conclusions:
- The developed method offers a valuable tool for healthcare organizations navigating the adoption of innovative medical devices.
- Utilizing multicriteria analysis strengthens the evidence-based decision-making process in medical device procurement.
- This approach supports more effective governance of medical devices within healthcare systems.
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