Users involved
Users and policy makers on macro level (transnational and national governments, insurance companies), on micro level (technical aids centres, prescribers), R&D organisations and industry.

Approach used
The approach is cost-effectiveness and cost-utility analysis techniques with a sound basis in users experts and decision makers values.

Expected benefits for the citizen
Maximum value for money by cost-effective solutions.

Expected benefits for the users of applications
Information tu support decisions on reimbursement, budget-setting, service planning and service delivery.

Expected benefits for the European Industries
Information to support development and diffusion of AT&S in accordance with social values.

Contribution to EU-policies
The levels of society, industry and users are addressed by the information to be provided, focusing on user benefits, esp. quality of life, and societal resource use.

Especially, recommendations for how to impact on decision making will be given.

Duration
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1999

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