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. 2023 Jun 14;61(12):2102-2114.
doi: 10.1515/cclm-2023-0571. Print 2023 Nov 27.

Toolkit for emerging technologies in laboratory medicine

Ronda Greaves  1   2 , Larry Kricka  3 , Damien Gruson  4 , Maurizio Ferrari  5 , Helen Martin  6 , Tze Ping Loh  7 , Sergio Bernardini  8 ; IFCC Emerging Technologies Division
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Toolkit for emerging technologies in laboratory medicine

Ronda Greaves et al. Clin Chem Lab Med. .
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Abstract

An emerging technology (ET) for laboratory medicine can be defined as an analytical method (including biomarkers) or device (software, applications, and algorithms) that by its stage of development, translation into broad routine clinical practice, or geographical adoption and implementation has the potential to add value to clinical diagnostics. Considering the laboratory medicine-specific definition, this document examines eight key tools, encompassing clinical, analytical, operational, and financial aspects, used throughout the life cycle of ET implementation. The tools provide a systematic approach starting with identifying the unmet need or identifying opportunities for improvement (Tool 1), forecasting (Tool 2), technology readiness assessment (Tool 3), health technology assessment (Tool 4), organizational impact map (Tool 5), change management (Tool 6), total pathway to method evaluation checklist (Tool 7), and green procurement (Tool 8). Whilst there are differences in clinical priorities between different settings, the use of this set of tools will help support the overall quality and sustainability of the emerging technology implementation.

Keywords: change management; emerging technology (ies); health technology assessment; laboratory medicine; technology readiness level; unmet clinical need.

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