Table 2 Examples of theories proposed or applied in disinvestment-related projects
Theory | Purpose | Context |
|---|---|---|
Decision-making theory | To guide resource allocation decisions | Health service delivery organisations [16] |
Deliberative democratic theory Deliberation theory | To capture stakeholder perspectives | Assisted Reproductive Technologies [15, 18] Pathology testing for vitamin B12 and folate [15] |
To underpin patient involvement | Priority setting healthcare improvement [13] | |
Social constructionist theory | To inform data analysis | Pathology testing for vitamin B12 and folate [15] |
Resource allocation theory | To refine arguments in funding debate | Assisted Reproductive Technologies [14] |
Prioritisation and quality improvement theories | To develop a proposal for rationalisation, prioritisation and rationing | Assisted Reproductive Technologies [17] |