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Technology assessment in developing countries

T Tan-Torres1

  • 1Clinical Epidemiology Unit, College of Medicine, University of the Philipines, Manila.

World Health Forum
|January 1, 1995
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Developing countries need robust technology assessment programs to make informed decisions. Tailoring technology choices to local epidemiology, cost, and acceptability is crucial for effective implementation.

Area of Science:

  • Health Technology Assessment
  • Developing Economies
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • Developing nations face significant challenges in selecting appropriate technologies due to resource constraints.
  • Existing technology efficacy data often lacks local relevance, necessitating context-specific evaluation.
  • Factors like epidemiology, cost-effectiveness, and cultural acceptability are critical but vary globally.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the necessity for developing countries to establish national technology assessment programs.
  • To emphasize the importance of considering local context in technology adoption decisions.
  • To advocate for the rapid development of these crucial national programs.

Main Methods:

  • This study is a review and analysis of the challenges in technology assessment for developing countries.

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  • It synthesizes information on the limitations of generalized efficacy data.
  • It emphasizes the need for context-specific evaluation criteria.

    • Main Results:

    • Technology assessment programs are often under-resourced in developing countries.
    • Global efficacy data is insufficient without considering local epidemiological, economic, and social factors.
    • Significant variation exists in these factors across different settings.

    Conclusions:

    • Developing countries must prioritize the creation of national technology assessment programs.
    • Local context is paramount for successful technology adoption and effective healthcare.
    • Swift implementation of these programs is essential for informed decision-making.