An approach to prioritization of medical devices in low-income countries: an example based on the Republic of South Sudan

Efficient and evidence-based medical device and equipment prioritization is of particular importance in low-income countries due to constraints in financing capacity, physical infrastructure and human resource capabilities. This paper outlines a medical device prioritization method developed in firs...

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Published in:Cost effectiveness and resource allocation 2015-01, Vol.13 (1), p.2-2, Article 2
Main Authors: Lilford, Richard J, Burn, Samantha L, Diaconu, Karin D, Lilford, Peter, Chilton, Peter J, Bion, Victoria, Cummins, Carole, Manaseki-Holland, Semira
Format: Article
Language:English
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Algorithms
Analysis
Economic aspects
Health aspects
Medical imaging equipment
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Summary:Efficient and evidence-based medical device and equipment prioritization is of particular importance in low-income countries due to constraints in financing capacity, physical infrastructure and human resource capabilities. This paper outlines a medical device prioritization method developed in first instance for the Republic of South Sudan. The simple algorithm offered here is a starting point for procurement and selection of medical devices and can be regarded as a screening test for those that require more labour intensive health economic modelling. A heuristic method, such as the one presented here, is appropriate for reaching many medical device prioritization decisions in low-income settings. Further investment and purchasing decisions that cannot be reached so simply require more complex health economic modelling approaches.
ISSN:1478-7547
1478-7547
DOI:10.1186/s12962-014-0027-3