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A consumer involvement model for health technology assessment in Canada
Jayne Pivik1, Elisabeth Rode, Christopher Ward
1University of Ottawa, 2135 Indian Creek Road, Limoges, Ont., Canada K0A 2M0. jpivi027@uottawa.ca
Health Policy (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
|June 24, 2004
Summary
Consumers want a say in health technology assessment (HTA) decisions impacting treatment access. This study explored how health consumer organizations can meaningfully participate in HTA processes.
Area of Science:
- Health policy
- Health technology assessment
- Consumer engagement
Background:
- Growing movement to involve consumers in healthcare decisions.
- Health technology assessment (HTA) influences treatment access.
- Need to understand consumer perspectives in HTA.
Purpose of the Study:
- Empirically assess consumer interest in HTA involvement.
- Identify meaningful involvement mechanisms for consumers.
- Examine international HTA consumer involvement practices.
Main Methods:
- Surveyed Canadian health consumer groups.
- Identified priorities and needs for consumer involvement.
- Developed a model for consumer participation in HTA.
Main Results:
- Canadian health consumer groups expressed strong interest in HTA involvement.
- Feedback provided on practical mechanisms for consumer participation.
- Consumer organizations desire meaningful input into HTA.
Conclusions:
- Consumer involvement in HTA is desired and feasible.
- A model for consumer engagement in HTA can be developed.
- Addressing consumer priorities is key for effective HTA participation.