Technology assessment and transfer in district health systems.
Initially reviewing the concepts of a district health system and technologies, the article develops into a discussion on health technologies and the process of their transnational diffusion, as well as their impact on district health systems in developing countries. Finally, the paper points to the need for assessment and quality assurance in a managed transfer of technologies.
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World Health Organization, Geneva.
D003906:Developing Countries; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D013673:Technology Assessment, Biomedical; D018581:Technology Transfer; D014944:World Health Organization