Using the MEAT VBP Framework to analyse and understand the value of surgical gloves: an explanatory case study

A structure for describing the potential value impact for patients, professionals, providers and health systems; developed through using surgical gloves as a case study.

This case study aims to develop a conceptual model which supports the implementation of value-based procurement in healthcare. Particularly, how insights can be generated into the value of a medical device, technology or consumable.

Ten cost criteria and eight outcome criteria were identified, with which the value of surgical gloves could be analysed and understood. For each of these criteria, the authors propose definitions and value impact metrics that decision-makers can use during a procurement exercise to describe, quantify and compare glove value.

Ultimately, this model can support the healthcare supply chain in implementing value-based healthcare, by facilitating and promoting value-based procurement activities. This will help to evolve value-based healthcare from theory to practice!

 Authors: Benedict Stanberry, Gerhard Bothma & Katie Harrison

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Using the MEAT VBP Framework to analyse and understand the value of surgical gloves (2021)