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Orthopedic Implant Value Drivers: A Qualitative Survey Study of Hospital Purchasing Administrators

Abstract

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic, degenerative disease that is highly prevalent in the population, yet the factors that affect purchasing decisions related to this condition are poorly understood. A questionnaire was developed and administered to hospital executives across North America to determine the factors that affect purchasing decisions related to OA. Thirty-four individuals participated in the survey. Clinical evidence and cost …

Authors

Li CS; Vannabouathong C; Sprague S; Bhandari M

Journal

Journal of Long-Term Effects of Medical Implants, Vol. 25, No. 3, pp. 237–244

Publisher

Begell House

Publication Date

2015

DOI

10.1615/jlongtermeffmedimplants.2015012680

ISSN

1050-6934