Past speculations of future health technologies: a description of technologies predicted in 15 forecasting studies published between 1986 and 2010

Objective

To describe and classify health technologies predicted in forecasting studies.

Design and methods

A portrait describing health technologies predicted in 15 forecasting studies published between 1986 and 2010 that were identified in a previous systematic review. Health technologies are classified according to their type, purpose and clinical use; relating these to the original purpose and timing of the forecasting...