8 DECEMBER 2023Emerging therapies and technologies are revolutionising patient care. I am constantly impressed by the innovation and ambition of medtech around the globe.However, there are many inventions that never reach the frontline. Often these promising devices fail in one or more of three crucial steps in their development:- Relevance- Effectiveness- ImplementationA device can be prototyped and assessed but will not gain traction if it doesn't have relevance in solving an acute real-world need. A technology can be relevant and identify a route to market, but it won't be adopted if it doesn't perform effectively. And pioneering innovations won't reach patients if they can't be integrated in clinical processes.By Christopher Kipps, Clinical Director of Research & Development, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation TrustTHREE KEY STEPS TO SUCCESSFULLY EMBED MEDTECH IN HEALTHCAREChristopher KippsIN MY OPINIONIN MY OPINIONFOCUSSING ON RELEVANCEThe first challenge is that when someone comes up with a new idea, they can become very attached to it. They work on it a lot and become much invested. It can feel like their child. But this doesn't mean at all that it is going to be useful or relevant to anyone else.It's important in these early stages to get advice on relevance without it costing too much or overly
< Page 7 | Page 9 >