Complexity in selecting health care technology in diverse settings

Nurses in diverse settings around the world work toward improving human health. Attainment of this goal depends, in part, on selecting and using appropriate technology. The article describes the framework of technology assessment and suggests ways in which nurses can be involved in evaluating health care technologies, deliberating on appropriate applications, and, if not selecting, then at least having input into the selection of technologies from the individual patient level through and including health policy.