Completed Evaluations

The aim of this project is to investigate the advantages and potential limitations of the features of night time postural management equipment which is provided to children in the United Kingdom (UK).

Evidence review - Vacuum Assisted Closure therapy, CEP08017, June 2008
This project comprises an ‘evidence review’ on the VAC technology incorporating an overview of current VAC systems available to the UK market, an economic analysis of the value of this approach to wound management, and identification of key procurement issues in relation to this technology.

Buyers' guide - Compression hosiery, CEP08036, October 2008
This evaluation comprises a ‘buyers’ guide’ for compression hosiery. This guide includes a database of compression hosiery products and their key specifications. It provides an overview of British standard recommendations with regards to compression hosiery as well as an identification of key prescribing issues.

Buyers' guide - Advanced wound dressings, CEP08038, October 2008
The buyers’ guide comprises an overview of the clinical and economic effectiveness research evidence and identifies key product specifications. This guide is intended to assist healthcare professionals with the selection of advanced wound dressings.

Buyers' guide - Pressure-redistribution mattresses and overlays, CEP08042, November 2008
This evaluation comprises a ‘buyers’ guide’ of pressure-redistribution support surfaces, particularly mattresses and overlays. The guide includes an overview of key product features and comparative specifications of the current products available to the UK market.

The reports are downloadable in pdf format from the PaSA website using the link below.

http://www.pasa.nhs.uk/PASAWeb/NHSprocurement/CEP/LandingPage.htm

Current Evaluations

Buyers' guide - Operating tables
The aim of this project is to produce a ‘buyers’ guide’ of operating tables. This guide will include an overview of key product features and comparative specifications of the current products available to the UK market. An ergonomic evaluation of the adjustability of the operating tables will be a feature of this guide.

Previous Evaluations

The following reports are available by contacting the Centre for Evidence-based Purchasing on 0207 972 6080 or email cep@pasa.nhs.uk

• Standing frames for 8-14 year olds, Dec 2004 (MHRA 04159)
• Memory aids and techniques, Dec 2004 (MHRA 04151); Nov 2005 (MHRA 05057)
• Specialist computer controls: alternatives to the standard keyboard and mouse, Sept 2004 (MHRA 04110); Sept 2004 (04111)
• Chair and bed raisers, Oct 2002 (EL10)
• Bed safety equipment, Mar 2002 (EL8)
• Portable wheelchair ramps for vehicle access, Feb 2002 (MH3/MO3)
• Textphones, Sept 2000 (EL5)
• Mobile electric hoists, July 2000 (MH2)
• Wheeled walking frames, July 1999 (MO1)

 

Further information about current or previous evaluations is available by contacting ATEC on 01332-258184 or email atec@derbyatec.co.uk