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What is the primary aim of Health Technology Assessment?
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?
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?
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?
Why is Health Technology Assessment important for policymaking?
What is the main purpose of technology-oriented assessments in healthcare?
What is the main purpose of technology-oriented assessments in healthcare?
In what way do problem-oriented assessments differ from technology-oriented assessments?
In what way do problem-oriented assessments differ from technology-oriented assessments?
What do project-oriented assessments in healthcare focus on?
What do project-oriented assessments in healthcare focus on?
Which of the following is considered within the technical properties assessed during healthcare technology evaluation?
Which of the following is considered within the technical properties assessed during healthcare technology evaluation?
What is the purpose of immunization in healthcare?
What is the purpose of immunization in healthcare?
Which healthcare activity involves detecting disease in asymptomatic individuals?
Which healthcare activity involves detecting disease in asymptomatic individuals?
What is the primary goal of diagnostic procedures in healthcare?
What is the primary goal of diagnostic procedures in healthcare?
In healthcare, which activity aims to improve the quality of life by relieving pain and symptoms for seriously ill patients?
In healthcare, which activity aims to improve the quality of life by relieving pain and symptoms for seriously ill patients?
What does efficacy refer to in the context of technology?
What does efficacy refer to in the context of technology?
Which aspect is associated with effectiveness of a technology?
Which aspect is associated with effectiveness of a technology?
What is the primary focus of microeconomics?
What is the primary focus of microeconomics?
How do technological innovations impact social, legal, ethical, and political norms?
How do technological innovations impact social, legal, ethical, and political norms?
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.
