Technological innovation in health: back to origins - Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem

Technological innovation in health: back to origins |

Technological innovation in health refers to the application of scientific and technological knowledge to solve problems that arise in different sectors and that impact changes in the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of assisted individuals, with cost reduction, professional assistance and improvement in the care process⁽⁾.

To be positively assessed, technological innovation in health must present a balance between the associated costs and the impact on quality of care, as well as on its social value, in a tangible and non-tangible way, from results to the health of individuals, families, and communities, satisfaction and professional growth, in addition to benefits for the institution and health system.

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