What the study found
The study found that a web-based model for evaluating needs and acquiring biomedical equipment was effective in two Colombian health institutions. It identified service gaps and supported structured acquisition plans aligned with institutional capacity and accreditation requirements.
Why the authors say this matters
The authors conclude that the model supports evidence-based decisions and strategic use of resources in healthcare institutions. They also say its modular and scalable design may allow adaptation across different healthcare contexts.
What the researchers tested
The researchers developed and validated a model for Colombian Health Care Institutions (IPS) based on World Health Organization recommendations and national regulations. The model used demographic, epidemiological, human resources, infrastructure, and equipment data, and it followed four phases: data collection, analysis, evaluation of alternatives, and implementation planning. Validation was done in two IPS in Norte de Santander using a web tool built with HTML, CSS, and Laravel 10, with both qualitative and quantitative usability assessments.
What worked and what didn't
The web platform automated identification of biomedical equipment needs and compared institutional capacity with regulatory standards. It used the PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act) cycle to prioritize needs, and usability testing reported high operational efficiency, intuitive navigation, and strong integration with healthcare planning processes. Evaluation time was reduced by 70%, average accreditation compliance scores were above 4.4 out of 5, and quantitative validation found statistically significant improvements in compliance indicators and evaluation time reduction (p < 0.05).
What to keep in mind
Validation was limited to two healthcare institutions in a single Colombian region, which the abstract says affects the scope and generalizability of the findings. The available summary does not describe other limitations beyond this scope constraint.
Key points
- A web-based model was developed to evaluate biomedical equipment needs in Colombian health institutions.
- The model used demographic, epidemiological, human resources, infrastructure, and equipment data.
- Validation in two IPS showed reduced evaluation time by 70% and compliance scores above 4.4 out of 5.
- Quantitative validation found statistically significant improvements in compliance indicators and time reduction (p < 0.05).
- The abstract says the findings are limited by validation in only two institutions in one Colombian region.
Disclosure
- Research title:
- Web model improved biomedical equipment planning in two Colombian institutions
- Authors:
- Yeimy Liseth Quintana Villamizar, Lina Mayerly Cruz-Parra, Fabian Alonso Carvajal Arevalo, Yeison Andrés López Lozano
- Institutions:
- Instituto Superior de Educación Rural, Instituto Tecnológico Metropolitano
- Publication date:
- 2026-04-05
- OpenAlex record:
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