Abstract
Decisions regarding the allocation of available resources are a source of growing dissatisfaction for healthcare decision-makers. This dissatisfaction has led to increased interest in research on evidence-based resource allocation processes. An emerging area of interest has been the empirical analysis of the characteristics of existing and desired priority setting processes from the perspective of decision-makers. We conducted in-depth, face-to-face interviews with 18 senior managers and medical directors with the Vancouver Island Health Authority, an integrated health care provider in British Columbia responsible for a population of approximately 730,000. Interviews were transcribed and content-analyzed, and major themes and sub-themes were identified and reported.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 13 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation |
Volume | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 21 Jul 2008 |
Keywords
- decision making
- health economics
- healthcare