Situation analysis of evidence-informed health decision-making in Lao PDR: the case of health technology assessment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is increasing interest in using evidence to inform policy in Lao PDR, which is in the process of establishing a unit for Health Technology Assessment (HTA). This situation analysis aims to explore the current landscape of evidence generation and translation into policy decisions in Lao PDR using the case of HTA.

Methods

A mixed methods approach was applied. Self-administered questionnaires and semi-structured interviews were conducted with different stakeholder groups. Data were analysed thematically and summarised in tabular form.

Findings

There were 212 responses to the survey and 38 stakeholders were interviewed between March and September 2021. The health policy decision process in Lao PDR is based on consultation meetings, influenced by external

SUBMITTER: Phommachanh S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12008126 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature