Health care decisions are complex and involve confronting trade-offs between multiple,
often conflicting objectives. Using structured, explicit approaches to decisions involving …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to present a systematic review of literature reviews,
summarizing how Lean and Six Sigma management techniques have been implemented in …

The aims of this chapter are to:• Illustrate in practical terms the decision making processes
involved in the application of the guidance to a specific narrative synthesis• Identify factors …

Health technologies are essential for a fully functioning health system. Medical devices, in
particular, are crucial in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and palliative care of illness …

Health technology assessment (HTA) is a dynamic, rapidly evolving process, embracing
different types of assessments that inform real-world decisions about the value (ie, benefits …

Background Advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs) are beginning to reach
European markets, and questions are being asked about their value for patients and how …

This book provides a detailed review of the role of health technology assessment (HTA) in
the European Union. It examines both method and process in the prioritization and financing …

The clinical value of using a new diagnostic test depends on whether it improves patient
outcomes beyond the outcomes achieved using an old diagnostic test. When can studies of …

Background. Health care decision making is complex and requires efficient and explicit
processes to ensure transparency and consistency of factors considered. Objectives. To pilot …

Objectives: The aim of this study was to develop and test a generic framework to enable
international collaboration for producing and sharing results of health technology …