02598nam 2200553 a 450 991082872090332120230725025739.092-4-068566-9(CKB)2670000000061300(EBL)616065(OCoLC)682627247(SSID)ssj0000471249(PQKBManifestationID)12231096(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000471249(PQKBWorkID)10427454(PQKB)11124464(MiAaPQ)EBC616065(Au-PeEL)EBL616065(CaPaEBR)ebr10430905(EXLCZ)99267000000006130020101213d2010 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrMedical devices[electronic resource] managing the mismatch : an outcome of the priority medical devices projectGeneva, Switzerland World Health Organization20101 online resource (146 p.)Description based upon print version of record.92-4-156404-0 Includes bibliographical references.COVER; COPYRIGHT; CONTENTS; Acknowledgements; Acronyms and abbreviations; Overview; Introduction; Medical devices; Public health needs; Priority Medical Devices project: methods used; Medical devices: problems and possible solutions; Towards appropriate medical devices:options for future research; References; Glossary; Annex 1; Annex 2; Annex 3Choosing a medical device is complex and requires a transparent process based on reason, evidence and assessment of prioritized public health needs. Poor choices lead to inappropriate use or non-use of medical devices and a waste of resources.This report suggests how an agenda to improve access to appropriate medical devices could be devised from applying the crucial 4 components - Availability, Accessibility, Appropriateness, and Affordability, to the 15 global high-burden diseases and some cross-cutting issues. The results of this exercise suggest several areas of research necessary to help Medical instruments and apparatusBiomedical engineeringAppropriate technologyMedical instruments and apparatus.Biomedical engineering.Appropriate technology.610.28World Health Organization.MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910828720903321Medical devices2002516UNINA