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62 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 231 Quality and Safety in Healthcare papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • Logistical and administrative challenges, including scheduling constraints and coordination with multiple hospital partners. Transportation needs and evolving institutional policies. Hospital availability is often dynamic, and cancellations may occur due to hospital accreditation activities or public health concerns.

    Hospital Rotation Class at Miami University for Clinical Engineering Students · 2026 · DOI

  • Offering the course during the winter term introduces additional tuition costs, which can limit participation. Hospital availability is often dynamic, and cancellations may occur due to hospital accreditation activities or public health concerns. Transportation remains another barrier, as university liability policies require students to provide their own travel to hospital sites.

    Hospital Rotation Class at Miami University for Clinical Engineering Students · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of research on the practical implementation of machine learning-assisted priority evaluation systems for medical equipment maintenance. There is a need for more studies on the effectiveness of data-driven approaches in maintenance decision-making.

    A data-driven priority assessment and deployment framework for medical equipment maintenance in a tertiary hospital · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper is presented as a review article but includes primary data from a limited number of production lots. The consideration of cybersecurity risk is identified as an area for future research.

    Design for manufacturing of class IIb medical devices with risk-based approach · 2026 · DOI

  • The existing literature points to a disconnection between design intent and manufacturing implementation. Unified models that match DfM, risk management standards, and digital lifecycle infrastructure have not been developed yet.

    Design for manufacturing of class IIb medical devices with risk-based approach · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the logistics management of medical devices in Palu City Health Office. The gap is characterized by weaknesses in planning, budgeting, procurement, distribution, and control.

    Implementation of Medical Device Logistics Management: A Qualitative Study · 2026 · DOI

  • Operational challenges are intensified by structural inequalities, regional differences in healthcare infrastructure, fluctuating supply chains, and the coexistence of highly advanced hospitals alongside institutions operating with limited technological resources. The coexistence of public and private healthcare models in Brazil further intensifies these challenges.

    Operational Challenges and Strategic Management in the Brazilian Medical Devices Market · 2026 · DOI

  • The complexity of modern anesthesia systems, incorporating advanced computerized technology and microprocessors. The need for proper knowledge and training among anesthesiologists. The lack of standardization in the maintenance, calibration, and cleaning of anesthesia equipment.

    Assessing the knowledge and practices of anesthesiologists in anesthesia machine maintenance, calibration, and cleaning. · 2024 · DOI

  • There is a lack of knowledge among anesthesiologists regarding the maintenance, calibration, and cleaning of anesthesia equipment. The current study aimed to address this gap.

    Assessing the knowledge and practices of anesthesiologists in anesthesia machine maintenance, calibration, and cleaning. · 2024 · DOI

  • Limited budget for medical devices. Inadequate storage for medical devices. Weaknesses in the procurement and distribution of medical devices.

    Implementation of Medical Device Logistics Management: A Qualitative Study · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies challenges in the diagnosis of medical conditions such as AKI and proteinuria. There is a need for effective biomarkers for early diagnosis and prediction.

    Evidence-based medicine, Lab medicine practice guidelines, decision making · 2015 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the effectiveness of biomarkers in medical diagnosis. There is a need for further research on the use of biomarkers such as NGAL and CDT.

    Evidence-based medicine, Lab medicine practice guidelines, decision making · 2015 · DOI

  • The convergence of health services and activities through networked technology raises privacy-related issues. The storage of personal data must be done in accordance with the legal framework. The patient's specific consent is needed for the recording of data during a surgical procedure.

    Connecting for Surgery: The Belgian Use Case on the Legal Aspects of the Digital Operating Room · 2013 · DOI

  • The legal aspects of the digital operating room are not well understood. The protection of personal data in the digital operating room is a matter of concern.

    Connecting for Surgery: The Belgian Use Case on the Legal Aspects of the Digital Operating Room · 2013 · DOI

  • The lack of integration of information systems in the healthcare sector. The need for a common communication infrastructure to achieve data exchange in a manageable manner.

    The use of HL7 as an interoperability framework in a regional healthcare system in Greece · 2005 · DOI

  • The adoption of computer technology in hospitals is a relatively undocumented process. There is a need to understand the factors that influence a hospital's decision to adopt EDP technology.

    The adoption of computer technology in hospitals · 1982 · DOI

  • The company cannot cover every expense, so employees and the company share the cost. The program's effectiveness may be limited by employee participation and engagement. The company's approach may not be applicable to all industries or companies.

    IBM's Plan for Life: Toward a Comprehensive Health Care Strategy · 1982 · DOI

  • Further evaluation of the effectiveness of the health education program and early detection programs. Exploration of ways to increase employee participation and engagement in health programs. Investigation of the applicability of the company's approach to other industries or companies.

    IBM's Plan for Life: Toward a Comprehensive Health Care Strategy · 1982 · DOI

  • The course had a limited number of students, with only twenty-nine students enrolled. The course was conducted at specific facilities, which may not be representative of all health and physical education settings.

    Computer-Based Resource Units in Health & PE · 1975 · DOI

  • The lack of a convenient and expedient means of banking resource units for health and physical educators. The need for a comprehensive resource unit that can be programmed into the computer.

    Computer-Based Resource Units in Health & PE · 1975 · DOI

  • The need for a course that prepares students for employment in a business office. The importance of selecting the right equipment for office practice.

    Planning for Equipment in Office Practice · 1941 · DOI

  • To solve the issues related to data quality and uniformity. To address the technical issues that may arise during the implementation process.

    The use of HL7 as an interoperability framework in a regional healthcare system in Greece · 2005 · DOI

  • While TAM has been applied across multiple industries, its application within biomedical and life science contexts remains limited, and the industry-specific factors that shape ML acceptance in this sector have not been systematically examined.

    Technology acceptance of machine learning in life sciences: the role of hype perception and journal impact factor. · 2026 · DOI

  • Inventory management in emergency health stations requires a more sensitive and strategic approach than in hospitals or the pharmaceutical sector. There is a need to secure the continuous availability of a limited set of high-value, life-saving supplies.

    Optimizing Inventory Control in Emergency Health Services: A Case-Based ABC–VED Matrix Application · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should examine the impact of R&D investment on the development of telemedicine technologies. Further study is needed to understand the relationship between R&D investment structure and technology capability in other sectors. The development of more balanced investment strategies across technology layers is an area for future research.

    Alignment between R&D Investment Structure and Technology Capability in Telemedicine · 2026 · DOI

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