Looking at the fringes of MedTech innovation: a mapping review of horizon scanning and foresight methods.

Journal: BMJ open
PMID: 37709340

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Horizon scanning (HS) is a method used to examine signs of change and may be used in foresight practice. HS methods used for the identification of innovative medicinal products cannot be applied in medical technologies (MedTech) due to differences in development and regulatory processes. The aim of this study is to identify HS and other methodologies used for MedTech foresight in support to healthcare decision-making.

Authors

  • Sonia Garcia Gonzalez-Moral
    NIHR Innovation Observatory at Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK sonia.garcia-gonzalez-moral@newcastle.ac.uk.
  • Fiona R Beyer
    Evidence Synthesis Group, Population Health Science Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.
  • Anne O Oyewole
    Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
  • Catherine Richmond
    NIHR Innovation Observatory at Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
  • Luke Wainwright
    Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
  • Dawn Craig
    Population Health Sciences Institute, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle, United Kingdom.

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