Current status of health technology reassessment of non-drug technologies: survey and key informant interviews.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Health Technology Reassessment (HTR) is a structured, evidence-based assessment of the clinical, social, ethical and economic effects of a technology currently used in the health care system, to inform optimal use of that technology in comparison to its alternatives. Little is known about current international HTR practices. The objective of this research was to summarize experience-based information gathered from international experts on the development, initiation and implementation of a HTR program.

Methods

A mixed methods approach, using a survey and in-depth interviews, was adopted. The survey covered 8 concepts: prioritization/identification of potentially obsolete technologies; program development; implementation; mitigation; program championing; stakeholde

SUBMITTER: Leggett LE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3542085 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature