Health technology assessment (HTA) readiness in Uganda: stakeholder's perceptions on the potential application of HTA to support national universal health coverage efforts.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Health technology assessment (HTA) is an area that remains less implemented in low- and lower middle-income countries. The aim of the study is to understand the perceptions of stakeholders in Uganda toward HTA and its role in decision making, in order to inform its potential implementation in the country.

Methods

The study takes a cross-sectional mixed methods approach, utilizing an adapted version of the International Decision Support Initiative questionnaire with both semi-structured and open-ended questions. We interviewed thirty key informants from different stakeholder institutions in Uganda that support policy and decision making in the health sector.

Results

All participants perceived HTA as an important tool for decision making. Allocative efficie

SUBMITTER: Mayora C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11579667 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature