A Mixed-Methods Assessment of India's Health Technology Assessment Ecosystem.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aims to evaluate the technical quality of health technology assessment (HTA) studies conducted in India. Second, we aim to identify process-related challenges across the life cycle of an HTA from commissioning to policy translation.

Methods

A mixed-methods approach was employed to assess HTA studies conducted between 2018 and 2023 conducted by ten regional resource centers. The quantitative assessment involved reviewing 26 HTA reports using the Indian HTA Quality Appraisal Checklist. The qualitative component included semi-structured interviews with staff from six regional resource centers and the Health Technology Assessment in India secretariat to explore the processes of topic selection, study conduct, stakeholder engagement, and evidence to policy tr

SUBMITTER: Chugh Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12790513 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature