1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910798260703321

Autore

Nass Sharyl J.

Titolo

Appropriate use of advanced technologies of radiation therapy and surgery in oncology : workshop summary / / Sharyl J. Nass and Margie Patlak, rapporteurs ; National Cancer Policy Forum, Board on Health Care Services, Institute of Medicine

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Washington, D.C. : , : The National Academies Press, , [2016]

©2016

ISBN

0-309-38132-0

0-309-38130-4

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (111 p.)

Disciplina

616

Soggetti

Radiotherapy - Data processing

Oncology

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction -- Overview of new technologies -- Evaluation of comparative effectiveness -- Regulatory oversight -- Rapid widespread adoption of new technologies -- Costs of new technologies -- Value of new technologies -- Potential research challenges -- Study designs -- Training and monitoring clinical performance -- Payment models -- Wrap-up -- References -- Appendix A: Statement of task -- Appendix B: Workshop agenda.

Sommario/riassunto

"In recent years, the field of oncology has witnessed a number of technological advances, including more precise radiation therapy and minimally invasive surgical techniques. Three-dimensional (3D), stereotactic, and proton-beam radiation therapy, as well as laparoscopy and robotic surgery, can enhance clinician's ability to treat conditions that were clinically challenging with conventional technologies, and may improve clinical outcomes or reduce treatment-related problems for some patients. Both patients and physicians seek access to these new technologies, which are rapidly being adopted into standard clinical practice. Such demand is often propelled by marketing that portrays the new technologies as the "latest and greatest" treatments



available. However, evidence is often lacking to support these claims, and these novel technologies usually come with higher price tags and are often used to treat patients who might have achieved similar benefits from less expensive, conventional treatment. The increased cost of novel treatments without adequate assessment of how they affect patient outcomes is a pressing concern given that inappropriate use of expensive technologies is one of the key factors that threaten the affordability of cancer care in the United States. To explore these issues further, the National Cancer Policy Forum (NCPF) of the Institute of Medicine organized a workshop in July 2015. This is the third NCPF workshop in a series examining the affordability of cancer care. Participants explored clinical benefits and comparative effectiveness of emerging advanced technologies for cancer treatment in radiation therapy and surgery and potential strategies to assess the value and promote optimal use of new technologies in cancer treatment. This report summarizes the presentations and discussions from the workshop"--

2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910141190603321

Titolo

2011 8th International Workshop on the Design of Reliable Communication Networks

Pubbl/distr/stampa

[Place of publication not identified], : IEEE, 2011

ISBN

9781612841250

1612841252

9781612841236

1612841236

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xii, 203 pages)

Disciplina

004.6

Soggetti

Computer networks - Reliability

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph



3.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910891331003321

Titolo

Advances in historical studies

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Irvine, CA : , : Scientific Research Publishing, Inc., , 2012-

ISSN

2327-0446

Disciplina

905

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Periodico

Note generali

Refereed/Peer-reviewed