Evaluation of CT Scanner

Evaluation of CT Scanner

Introduction

• Policy makers required a synthesis of implications of CT scanner technology.

Implications (MEOS)

• Medical: Assess the health risks and benefits.

• Ethical: Consider moral concerns related to technology use.

• Organizational: Evaluation of the healthcare system impact.

• Social: Implications for patient access and societal norms.

• Economic: Analysis of financial costs versus benefits.

Research Community's Approach

• Focus on structured evaluation encompassing (SEEC):

  • Safety: Understanding risks associated with the technology.

  • Efficacy: Determining if the technology performs its intended function.

  • Effectiveness: Evaluating improvements or impacts in patient health.

  • Cost-effectiveness: Analyzing costs related to health outcomes.