Horizon Scanning Reports
Horizon Scanning Reports are compiled on priority technologies for specific clinical questions. They provide an overview of emerging technologies and related clinical advantages with specific reference to patient group and use, assessing importance and documenting previous research. The reports also identify the outstanding research questions as well as expected outcomes.
Each report is evaluated by a panel of experts and more detailed secondary reports are compiled on selected technologies. Reports are disseminated to the NIHR Health Assessment Programme (HTA) and commissioners.
Click on the report number below to view the full report, or click on the download icon to save a copy of the pdf version of the report.
» The Methods used to write Horizon Scanning reports are available here.
1 March 2012
Point-of-care test for procalcitonin to improve the early diagnosis of serious bacterial infections in patients presenting in primary care
1 March 2012
Hand-held nerve conduction measurement devices for carpal tunnel syndrome
28 June 2011
Spirometry in primary care for COPD case finding, self-monitoring and remote technology.
8 June 2011
Estimating central blood pressure and arterial stiffness in primary care using non-invasive automated pulse wave analysis.
27 January 2011