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[The main methodological aspects in Health Technology Assessment].
Revista Medica De Chile
|May 28, 2014
Summary
This review covers key Health Technology Assessment (HTA) methods, including scoping, evidence synthesis, economic evaluation, and budget impact analysis. It examines global HTA agency practices and national capacities.
Area of Science:
- Health Technology Assessment (HTA)
- Evidence Synthesis
- Health Economics
Context:
- HTA is crucial for informed healthcare decision-making.
- Understanding methodological nuances is vital for effective HTA.
- Global variations in HTA practices necessitate comparative analysis.
Purpose:
- To review essential methodological aspects of Health Technology Assessment (HTA).
- To elucidate systematic reviews, indirect/mixed comparisons, economic evaluations, and budget impact analyses.
- To provide an empirical overview of global HTA agency methodologies and assess national HTA capacities.
Summary:
- The article details HTA processes from problem definition (scoping) to evidence synthesis (systematic reviews, indirect/mixed comparisons).
- It covers economic evaluation methods and budget impact analysis for healthcare interventions.
- An empirical analysis of worldwide HTA agency methodologies and a reflection on domestic capacities are included.
Impact:
- Provides a comprehensive overview of HTA methodologies for researchers and policymakers.
- Facilitates understanding of comparative effectiveness and economic evaluations in healthcare.
- Informs national strategies for HTA capacity building and resource allocation.
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