Title: A macro-map of medical technologies: introductory thoughts

Authors: Rias J van Wyk

Addresses: William R. Sweatt Visiting Chair in Technological Leadership, Center for the Development of Technological Leadership, University of Minnesota, Suite 510, 1300 South Second Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota 5545, USA

Abstract: This article suggests an approach to creating a macro-map of medical technologies. Such a map is needed to help medical professionals and technology producers explore possible future developments in medical technology. The approach suggests the use of five frameworks constituting the fundamental structures of strategic technology analysis. Two of these frameworks are tested on a sample of seven medical technologies. The effort seems justified. There is a gain in structure and simplicity. It is proposed that the approach be further extended using all five fundamental frameworks and a larger sample of medical technologies.

Keywords: medical technology; strategic technology analysis.

DOI: 10.1504/IJHTM.2000.001090

International Journal of Healthcare Technology and Management, 2000 Vol.2 No.1/2/3/4, pp.204-217

Published online: 30 Jun 2003 *

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