Appropriate use of advanced technologies of radiation therapy and surgery in oncology : workshop summary

Appropriate use of advanced technologies of radiation therapy and surgery in oncology workshop summary

"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...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores Corporativos: Institute of Medicine. Board on Health Care Services. National Cancer Policy Forum, issuing body (issuing body), Appropriate Use of Advanced Technologies for Radiation Therapy and Surgery in Oncology (Workshop) (-)
Otros Autores: Nass, Sharyl J., rapporteur (rapporteur), Patlak, Margie, rapporteur
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington, D.C. : The National Academies Press [2016]
Materias:
Radiotherapy > Data processing.
Oncology.
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 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.

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