Health Technology Assessment Decision Making

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What is the primary aim of Health Technology Assessment?

To conduct systematic evaluations of health technology

To prioritize cost-effective healthcare policies

To inform decision makers about known and unknown technologies (correct)

To promote the use of technology in healthcare

Which of the following is considered a 'Biologics' health technology?

Coronary angiography

Nutrition counseling

Blood products (correct)

Surgical gloves

What type of health technology does a clinical laboratory fall under?

Medical and surgical procedures

Organizational and managerial systems

Devices, equipment, and supplies

Support systems (correct)

Why is Health Technology Assessment important for policymaking?

To create policies based on transparent evaluations Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of technology-oriented assessments in healthcare?

To determine the characteristics of particular technologies Signup and view all the answers

In what way do problem-oriented assessments differ from technology-oriented assessments?

They focus on managing specific diseases Signup and view all the answers

What do project-oriented assessments in healthcare focus on?

Local placement or use of a technology Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered within the technical properties assessed during healthcare technology evaluation?

Conformity with manufacturing specifications Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of immunization in healthcare?

Prevent disease by reducing its risk of occurrence Signup and view all the answers

Which healthcare activity involves detecting disease in asymptomatic individuals?

Serum cholesterol testing Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of diagnostic procedures in healthcare?

Identifying the cause and nature of disease in symptomatic individuals Signup and view all the answers

In healthcare, which activity aims to improve the quality of life by relieving pain and symptoms for seriously ill patients?

Patient-controlled analgesia Signup and view all the answers

What does efficacy refer to in the context of technology?

The benefit of using a technology for a particular problem under ideal conditions Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is associated with effectiveness of a technology?

Variable testing conditions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of microeconomics?

Consumer demand and supply Signup and view all the answers

How do technological innovations impact social, legal, ethical, and political norms?

By challenging certain ethical, religious, and legal norms Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Health Technology Assessment (HTA)

Primary aim: inform policy decisions by evaluating the implications of healthcare technologies on the healthcare system

Biologics and Health Technologies

Biologics: considered a type of health technology, includes vaccines, tissues, and gene therapies
Clinical laboratory: falls under the category of diagnostic health technology

Importance of HTA in Policymaking

HTA is crucial for policymaking: helps policymakers make informed decisions about which health technologies to adopt or reject

Technology-Oriented Assessments

Main purpose: evaluate the safety, efficacy, and effectiveness of a specific health technology
Focus on the technology itself, rather than a specific healthcare problem

Problem-Oriented Assessments

Differ from technology-oriented assessments: focus on a specific healthcare problem or question, rather than a specific technology
Evaluate the effectiveness of different technologies in addressing a specific healthcare problem

Project-Oriented Assessments

Focus on a specific project or program, evaluating its effectiveness and efficiency

Technical Properties in Healthcare Technology Evaluation

Assessed during evaluation: safety, efficacy, effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness of a healthcare technology

Immunization and Screening

Purpose of immunization: prevent disease
Screening: detecting disease in asymptomatic individuals

Diagnostic Procedures and Palliative Care

Primary goal of diagnostic procedures: determine the presence or absence of a disease
Palliative care: aims to improve the quality of life by relieving pain and symptoms for seriously ill patients

Efficacy and Effectiveness

Efficacy: the maximum potential benefit of a technology under ideal conditions
Effectiveness: the actual benefit of a technology in real-world settings, influenced by various factors

Microeconomics and Technological Innovations

Primary focus of microeconomics: analysis of individual economic units, such as households and firms
Technological innovations: impact social, legal, ethical, and political norms, often leading to changes in healthcare policies and practices

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This quiz focuses on advising regulatory agencies, clinicians, patients, healthcare technology companies, research agencies, and government health officials regarding the use and development of healthcare interventions and technologies. It covers decision-making processes and considerations in health technology assessment.