Use of Evidence-Informed Deliberative Processes by Health Technology Assessment Agencies Around the Globe.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evidence-informed deliberative processes (EDPs) were recently introduced to guide health technology assessment (HTA) agencies to improve their processes towards more legitimate decision-making. The EDP framework provides guidance that covers the HTA process, ie, contextual factors, installation of an appraisal committee, selecting health technologies and criteria, assessment, appraisal, and communication and appeal. The aims of this study were to identify the level of use of EDPs by HTA agencies, identify their needs for guidance, and to learn about best practices.

Methods

A questionnaire for an online survey was developed based on the EDP framework, consisting of elements that reflect each part of the framework. The survey was sent to members of the International

SUBMITTER: Oortwijn W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6943303 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature