Identifying Attributes for a Value Assessment Framework in China: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Value assessment frameworks (VAFs) are promising tools for measuring the value of health technologies and informing coverage policymaking; however, most published VAFs were developed for high-income countries. This study aimed to identify value attributes as part of the development of a VAF in China.

Methods

We used the qualitative description approach. Specifically, we conducted open-ended semi-structured interviews with Chinese stakeholders, as well as a review and analysis of publicly available government documents related to health technology assessment (HTA) and coverage policies in China. Conventional content analysis and the constant comparison technique were used to generate value attributes. Multiple criteria were used to determine the inclusion of a valu

SUBMITTER: Zhang M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9893981 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature