Realizing the value of complex medical technology: Demonstrating cost-effectiveness is not enough

C. Hehakaya; G. W.J. Frederix; J. RN van der Voort van Zyp; D. E. Grobbee; H. M. Verkooijen

doi:10.1016/j.ctro.2023.100644

Realizing the value of complex medical technology: Demonstrating cost-effectiveness is not enough

C. Hehakaya^*, G. W.J. Frederix, J. RN van der Voort van Zyp, D. E. Grobbee, H. M. Verkooijen

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The main factors driving the value of medical treatments are proven effectiveness and cost-effectiveness. This is different for complex medical technologies that combine scientific disciplines, functions or tools in a single solution-oriented method. This short communication provides three recommendations to realize the value of complex medical technologies. It is important to engage stakeholders before technology implementation to promote its relevance from multiple perspectives, to explore opportunities for professional development and collaboration, and to demonstrate the societal effects over the entire life-cycle.

Original language	English
Article number	100644
Journal	Clinical and translational radiation oncology
Volume	41
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctro.2023.100644
Publication status	Published - Jul 2023

Keywords

Complex interventions
Evaluation
Implementation
Innovations
Stakeholders
Technologies

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