Home »
Academic Articles & Research Papers
Showing 20 of 689 academic articles
Paul V. Grootendorst, Hai Thanh Nguyen, Alexandra Constant, Minsup Shim • TSpace (University of Toronto)
(2011)
This report describes our estimation of the effects of technological change (TC) on health care (HC) expenditures in Canada during the period 1996-2008. We focus on the effect of TC on overall nominal expenditures, as well as the effects of...
OPENALEX
Open Access
Mubashar Riaz Sheikh, Ehsanullah Tarin (2006)
In this paper we define and classify the health technologies in order to map its range of use in health care. Given the technology impacts on the performance of health systems, it is explored further, highlighting the importance of assessin...
OPENALEX
Laura Sampietro-Colom, José Asua, Eduardo Briones, Jordi Gol et al. • International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care
(2009)
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to describe the characteristics of the introduction and diffusion of health technology assessment (HTA) in Spain. METHODS: A survey to summarize the evolution of HTA was sent to representatives of diffe...
OPENALEX
Open Access
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/s026646230909059x
Matthias Perleth, Reinhard Busse • International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care
(2000)
The objectives of this paper are to describe the status and development of health technology regulation with regard to coverage decisions and utilization, and to analyze the current situation of health technology assessment (HTA) in Germany...
OPENALEX
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/s0266462300101072
David M. Hailey, Paula Corabian, Christa Harstall, Wendy L. Schneider • International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care
(2000)
OBJECTIVES: To consider the impact of rapid health technology assessments undertaken as part of a program in a provincial healthcare system in response to urgent requests for advice. METHODS: Review of the development and preparation of 20 ...
OPENALEX
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/s0266462300101205
Pedro Koch, Julian Schilling, Marlène Laeubli Loud, Florian Mitscherlich et al. • International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care
(2009)
OBJECTIVES AND METHODS: To review Switzerland's mixed public and private healthcare system with regard to health technology assessment (HTA). RESULTS: In the past, remarkable work in HTA was done. Accomplishments include the following: (i) ...
OPENALEX
Open Access
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/s0266462309090606
Xavier Badia, Alicia Gil, José Luis Poveda-Andrés, John Shepherd et al. • Farmacia Hospitalaria
(2019)
Objective: There are differences between countries regarding data requirements for orphan drug evaluation and it is also unknown which criteria might determine the price and reimbursement decision. This study aimed to identify the key c...
DOAJ
Open Access (DOAJ)
DOI: 10.7399/fh.11147
David Phillippo, Anthony E. Ades, Sofia Dias, Stephen Palmer et al. • Medical Decision Making
(2017)
Standard methods for indirect comparisons and network meta-analysis are based on aggregate data, with the key assumption that there is no difference between the trials in the distribution of effect-modifying variables. Methods which relax t...
OPENALEX
cc-by
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0272989x17725740
PMC: 5774635
Xiaojie Huang, Xinchao Liu, Jieqing Chen, Yugang Bao et al. • Frontiers in Immunology
(2018)
BackgroundWestern blot (WB) assay is considered the gold standard test for HIV infection confirmation. However, it requires technical expertise and is quite time-consuming. WHO recommends blood-based rapid diagnosis to achieve same-day test...
DOAJ
Open Access (DOAJ)
DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2018.01458
Elisabeth Valmyr Bania, Toril Sørheim Nilsen, Mikael Thastum, Jo Magne Ingul et al. • Frontiers in Psychology
(2025)
IntroductionSchool absenteeism represents a concern for students, educators, and parents alike. Teachers’ involvement is vital to students’ school life. Consequently, integrating schools and teachers effectively in absenteeism interventions...
DOAJ
Open Access (DOAJ)
DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1608184
Nektaria-Ioanna Karma, Fotini Mellou, Panagoula Pavlou, Angeliki Siamidi et al. • Marine Drugs
(2024)
It is well established that marine organisms consist of a great variety of active compounds that appear exclusively in the marine environment while having the ability to be vastly reproduced, irrespective of the existing conditions. As a re...
DOAJ
Open Access (DOAJ)
DOI: 10.3390/md23010005
Young‐Taek Park • Healthcare Informatics Research
(2016)
medical records [6].Patients are also able to reduce their direct and indirect healthcare costs through reduction of the need for healthcare clinic visits or hospitalization [7,8].Regarding mHealth, there is an international conference, "mH...
OPENALEX
cc-by-nc
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4258/hir.2016.22.4.253
PMC: 5116535
Pascale Lehoux, Bryn Williams–Jones, Myriam Hivon, Geneviève Daudelin et al. • Australasian Medical Journal
(2012)
The values and knowledge claims circulating in the health policy arena regarding health technologies (i.e., devices, diagnostics) are complex and often include arguments...
OPENALEX
Open Access
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21767/amj.2012.1484
Rani Mohanraj, Shuba Kumar, Sylvia Jayakumar, Shanmugam Shobana et al. • Social Sciences and Humanities Open
(2026)
Polished white rice (WR), high in refined carbohydrates, the main staple in South India is associated with enhanced risk of diabetes. Brown Rice (BR), with lower glycemic load, high fibre content and micronutrients, is a healthier choice. T...
DOAJ
Open Access (DOAJ)
DOI: 10.1016/j.ssaho.2025.102385
Sachin K. Parappagoudar, Sana Saima, K Haneesha, Chavi Jain et al. • International Journal of Research in Management
(2023)
To preserve excellent health and prevent chronic diseases, one must adopt a healthy lifestyle. Yet, altering one's way of life can be difficult, particularly without the necessary resources and assistance. Luckily, new opportunities to enco...
OPENALEX
Open Access
DOI: https://doi.org/10.33545/26648792.2023.v5.i1a.67
Giuseppe M. Paternò, Giovanni Manfredi, Francesco Scotognella, Guglielmo Lanzani • APL Photonics
(2020)
Real-time monitoring of bacterial contaminants and pollutants in food is of paramount importance nowadays, owing to the impressive extension of the food production/supply chain and the consequent increase in foodborne outbreaks worldwide. T...
DOAJ
Open Access (DOAJ)
DOI: 10.1063/5.0013516
Mohsen Mohammadi Khyareh, Nasrin Rostami • Faslnāmah-i Pizhūhish/Nāmah-i Iqtisādī
(2020)
Many scholars emphasize the importance of economic competitiveness in the improvement of economic growth. However, studies that quantitatively analyze the interconnection between different components of competitiveness in one economy and th...
DOAJ
Open Access (DOAJ)
DOI: 10.22054/joer.2020.11903
Andrew Webster • Current Sociology
(2002)
This paper explores the growth and social implications of what are regarded as highly innovative technologies in health. Conventional medical sociology and the sociology of health have had a very uneven engagement with technology, apart fro...
OPENALEX
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0011392102050003009
Anders Wretstrand, Helena Svensson, Sofi Fristedt, Torbjörn Falkmer • Journal of Transport and Land Use
(2009)
Several transportation factors concerning older and disabled people are under transition in Sweden at present. By the year 2010, the public transit system must be fully accessible for all passengers. The present survey studied older people,...
DOAJ
Open Access (DOAJ)
DOI: 10.5198/jtlu.v2i2.87
Henk ten Have • International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care
(2004)
This study analyses why ethical aspects play a minor role in health technology assessment (HTA) studies, even when comprehensive approaches of technology assessment are advocated. Technology is often regarded as a value-neutral tool. At the...
OPENALEX
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/s0266462304000819