Postural-support devices
Dussault F P
Record ID 32004000160
English, French
Authors' objectives:
This report assesses 1. the postural-support devices (PSDs) available on the market, along with their components and methods of construction; and 2. the efficacy, safety and cost of these products.
Authors' recommendations:
Close to 500 products were identified in commercial catalogues and organized in spreadsheets. The cross-tabulation capabilities of spreadsheet programs (in particular by product class, cost, selection and eligibility criteria) nevertheless remain limited. Evidence on the efficacy and safety of these products is practically non-existent, although much is being generated in various research projects. Different classification models, four selection models and major evaluation criteria can nevertheless be retained as the starting point for designing an updatable selection grid.
In light of these observations, AETMIS recommends that the Regie de l'Assurance Maladie du Quebec (RAMQ) establish a minimal selection grid and consider forming a consensus group composed of prescribers, users, suppliers and experts to integrate evidence into the grid as it is generated. The RAMQ should also consider implementing relational databases to cross-tabulate all the information relevant to administering its program, particularly current and emerging standards. As to the question of costs, AETMIS recommends that the RAMQ uses the information compiled henceforth to implement billing procedures in association with the institutions and suppliers.
In submitting this report, AETMIS hopes to provide RAMQ with information that will be useful in administering its technical-aids program. This information will also help concerned stakeholders in the Qubec health-care system offer services that best meet wheelchair users needs for postural-support devices.
Authors' methods:
Review
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.aetmis.gouv.qc.ca/
Year Published:
2004
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Posture
- Self-Help Devices
Contact
Organisation Name:
Agence d'évaluation des technologies et des modes d'intervention en santé
Contact Address:
2021, avenue Union, Bureau 10.083,Montreal, Quebec H3A S29, Canada.Tel: +1 514 873 2563; Fax: +1 514 873 1369
Contact Name:
demande@inesss.qc.ca
Contact Email:
demande@inesss.qc.ca
Copyright:
Agence d'Evaluation des Technologies et des Modes d'Intervention en Sante (AETMIS)
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