Research as the gatekeeper: introduction ofrobotic-assisted surgery into the public sector.

ConclusionsThere is potential for this comprehensive governance framework to be transferred to other public hospitals commencing or with existing RAS programs and to be applied to the introduction of other new and expensive surgical technology.What is known about the topic?RAS is rapidly evolving and becoming increasingly prevalent across surgical specialities in major public hospitals. Consequently, it is important that this new technology is safely and appropriately implemented into the public health system.What does this paper add?This article describes the benefits and implementation challenges of a novel RAS approach, including a comprehensive governance framework that covered research, training and operational components, with research being the ultimate gatekeeper to accessing the technology.What are the implications for practitioners?This comprehensive governance framework can be transferred to other public hospitals introducing, or already using, new and expensive surgical technology. PMID: 31306613 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Australian Health Review - Category: Hospital Management Authors: Tags: Aust Health Rev Source Type: research