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Consumer involvement in the health technology assessment program.

Jane Royle1, Sandy Oliver

  • 1The Wessex Institute for Health Research and Development, University of Southampton, UK. j.royle@soton.ac.uk

International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care
|December 22, 2004
PubMed
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Developing sustainable methods for consumer involvement in health technology assessment (HTA) commissioning requires dedicated staff time and a structured approach to support patient and public participation in research processes.

Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Health Technology Assessment
  • Patient and Public Involvement

Background:

  • Effective consumer involvement in health technology assessment (HTA) commissioning is essential for aligning research with patient needs.
  • Previous approaches often lacked sustainable structures for consistent public participation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the development of sustainable methods for involving consumers in managing a program that commissions health technology assessment.
  • To outline a cycle of organizational development for enhancing patient and public involvement in HTA.

Main Methods:

  • Dedicated staff time was allocated to developing and refining procedures for consumer recruitment, briefing, and participation.
  • Resources and support mechanisms were created based on iterative feedback from consumers and stakeholders.

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  • Procedures were piloted and amended to ensure routine, effective implementation.

    • Main Results:

    • Over four years, comprehensive procedures and resources were established to support consumer engagement in prioritization, needs assessment, proposal review, and report commenting.
    • Specific roles, induction programs, clear communication materials, and fair remuneration were implemented.
    • Mechanisms for continuous feedback facilitated procedural improvements.

    Conclusions:

    • Sustainable and reproducible methods for consumer involvement in HTA commissioning necessitate dedicated staff resources and a cyclical approach to organizational development.
    • These methods align with National Health Service policy recommendations for public participation in research.