ArticleJournal of medical systems2026
Management Model for the Evaluation of needs and Acquisition of Biomedical Equipment in Healthcare Institutions: Based on WHO Recommendations, and National Regulations.
Article in Journal of medical systems, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.
What it found
Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.
The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.
The trial behind it
Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.
Who cites it
0 citing papers in PubMed.
No citing paper in PubMed yet.
Corrections and comments
PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.
Authors and funding
4 authors.
Funding
No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.
Abstract
This study aims to develop and validate a model for the evaluation of needs and acquisition of biomedical equipment in Colombian Health Care Institutions (IPS). Grounded in World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations and national regulations, the model integrates demographic, epidemiological, and institutional data to support informed decision-making and optimize resource allocation based on local healthcare needs. The model incorporates demographic, epidemiological, human resources, infrastructure, and equipment variables. It follows four phases: data collection, analysis, evaluation of alternatives, and implementation planning. Validation was conducted in two IPS with different complexity levels in Norte de Santander, using a web-based tool developed in Laravel 10. Both qualitative and quantitative usability assessments were carried out. The model was deployed through a web platform built with HTML, CSS, and Laravel 10, allowing automated identification of biomedical equipment needs and service gaps. It identified deficiencies by comparing institutional capacity against regulatory standards and applied a prioritization mechanism using the PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act) cycle. This supported structured acquisition plans aligned with institutional capabilities and accreditation requirements. Usability testing revealed high operational efficiency, intuitive navigation, and strong integration with healthcare planning processes. Evaluation time was reduced by 70%, and average accreditation compliance scores exceeded 4.4 out of 5. Validation was conducted in two healthcare institutions in a single Colombian region, which defines the scope and generalizability of the findings. Quantitative validation showed statistically significant improvements (p < 0.05) in compliance indicators and evaluation time reduction. The model demonstrated effectiveness in biomedical equipment planning within IPS, supporting evidence-based decisions and strategic resource use. Its modular and scalable design enables adaptation across diverse healthcare contexts, fostering equitable and efficient management of biomedical technology. The results provide consistent evidence of the model’s applicability and potential for broader implementation across healthcare institutions.
Indexed as
Identifiers
What OpenQuestion holds
Registered trials
Read under generation 80e0d062 · epoch 390. Bibliography from PubMed, PubMed Central and OpenAlex; grants from NIH RePORTER; trial links from ClinicalTrials.gov; estimates, votes and beliefs from the OpenQuestion graph.