Health economics for palliative care

2021 ◽  
pp. 93-100
Author(s):  
Peter S. Hall ◽  
Katharina Diernberger ◽  
Liz Grant
Keyword(s):  
Health Economics ◽  
Opportunity Cost ◽  
Healthcare Costs ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Third Sector ◽  
New Technology Adoption ◽  
Core Concepts ◽  
Service Redesign ◽  
Proximity To Death ◽  
Healthcare Resource Allocation

Healthcare costs are escalating due to public demand for, and the increasing availability of, treatment. National frameworks that use economic evaluation as a basis for health technology assessment have been successful at constraining expenditure on low-value treatments primarily by explicitly considering the opportunity cost of new technology adoption or service redesign. At the end of life and in palliative contexts, such methods have not been widely applied and are underdeveloped despite evidence that healthcare costs typically increase with proximity to death. There may be a requirement for the adaptation of standard methods for healthcare resource allocation in this setting, where the goals of care may differ from a curative or preventative context. Health service and financing models may be complex and specific to this setting, with a greater consideration for third-sector provision and informal care. This chapter outlines the core concepts in health economics that are relevant in the planning of palliative services, with specific considerations in the developed and developing world contexts.

The effects of new technology adoption on employee skills in the prosthetics profession

2008 ◽  
Vol 46 (22) ◽  
pp. 6461-6478 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Wagner ◽  
A. Dainty ◽  
R. Hague ◽  
C. Tuck ◽  
M. H. Ong
Keyword(s):  
Technology Adoption ◽  
New Technology ◽  
New Technology Adoption

Exploring and measure the performance of the Indian petroleum supply chain

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sourabh Kumar ◽  
Mukesh Kumar Barua
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Technology Adoption ◽  
Performance Measurement ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Evaluation Framework ◽  
Supply Chain Performance ◽  
Performance Indices ◽  
Content Type ◽  
New Technology Adoption ◽  
Petroleum Companies

PurposeThis research identifies the supply chain performance indices and designs an evaluation framework to assess and compare the Indian petroleum supply chain performance. We presented a case study of three Indian petroleum companies. For this purpose, we identified fifteen performance criteria extracted from previous literature and expert inputs and classified them into four groups.Design/methodology/approachA fuzzy technique for order preference by similarity to the ideal solution (TOPSIS) method is employed for evaluating the performance of the Indian petroleum supply chain.FindingsThe design and evaluation framework suggests that the top three performance measurement criteria, the purity of the products, compliance with environmental laws, and new technology adoption. The result findings also indicate that company C contributes to a maximum satisfaction level of 77%. Simultaneously, companies A and B hold satisfaction levels of 72% and 67%.Practical implicationsThe managers should ensure that environmental standards, new technology adoption, and quality are significant concerns in the petroleum supply chain. The managers should follow national and international policies to preserve the environment and ensure safety in operational activities.Originality/valueThis paper makes two contributions in the domain of performance measurement of the petroleum supply chain. First, it identifies the prominent supply chain performance indices. Second, it proposes a model to assess and compare the performance of Indian petroleum companies.

scholarly journals PROGRAM PLANNING STRATEGIES AMONG OLDER ADULTS PARTICIPATING IN THREE PROGRAMS PROMOTING AGING-IN-COMMUNITY

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S408-S409
Author(s):  
Su-I Hou
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Information ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Program Planning ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
New Technology Adoption ◽  
Aging In Community ◽  
Planning Strategies ◽  
Risk Takers ◽  
Lunch Program

Abstract This study examines program planning strategies among older adults participating in programs promoting aging-in-community (AIC) programs. Older adults from three programs were recruited (n=290): a university-based lifelong learning program (LLP; n=110), a county neighborhood lunch program (NLP; n=84), and a village program (n=96). Mean age was 72.4 (SD=8.68) years and 78% female. Findings showed NLP participants were more likely to obtain health information from TV (p=.030), friends and neighbors (p=.016), family members (p<.001), or mailed advertisement (p<.001); while less likely to obtain health information online (p<.001). Village members preferred afternoon while NLP participants preferred morning programs (p=.025). Most desired frequency was weekly (45%) and delivered in small group modes (68%). NLP participants were more likely to report self as risk takers (29% vs. 17%) or old tradition (23% vs. 3-8%) towards new technology adoption (p<.001). Results have implications on tailored program planning for older adults in different AIC programs.

scholarly journals Internet Marketing Adoption by Iranian Distribution Industry

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 33-61
Author(s):  
Sepideh Zahiri ◽  
Hatem El-Gohary ◽  
Javed Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Middle East ◽  
Technology Adoption ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Internet Marketing ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Marketing Strategies ◽  
The Internet ◽  
New Technology Adoption

This article describes how although the internet has become a significant platform for the advancement of marketing strategies and developments, there have been inadequate empirical research efforts concerning its adoption for conducting internet marketing in developing countries, specifically in the Middle East area, and more particularly in Iran. Previous studies investigated internet marketing adoption and acceptance extensively, by employing different theories of new technology adoption in developed countries, while there have been inadequate empirical research efforts concerning its adoption in developing countries. It is widely recognised that the adoption of internet marketing can offer substantial opportunities for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs). In developing countries, internet marketing opportunities can be a meaningful approach for SMEs to be able to compete with large businesses and to access, with lowest possible costs, targeted customers.

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