title: Framework for considering the role of data bases in technology assessment.
abstract: The use of large data bases in technology assessment offers a number of attractive possibilities for the future. This article outlines the major approaches to technology assessment and how data bases can be used to enhance each approach.
authors: Stanford University School of Medicine.
authors: L E
authors: LE
authors: Moses
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007256:Information Systems; D015201:Meta-Analysis as Topic; D008722:Methods; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D012107:Research Design; D012985:Software Design; D013673:Technology Assessment, Biomedical