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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Health Technology Assessment
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • Increasingly sophisticated technologies aim to support aging populations.
  • Health Technology Assessment (HTA) requires specific considerations for aging-related technologies.
  • International discussions explored the intersection of HTA and aging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore international interests and identify key themes in HTA focused on aging.
  • To understand the current state of aging and HTA across different countries.
  • To identify challenges and opportunities for advancing HTA in the context of an aging population.

Main Methods:

  • International panel discussions at HTAi 2016 and 2017.
  • Sharing of national HTA landscapes for aging populations.
  • Participant-led discussions and rating of identified themes.

Main Results:

  • Key themes in 2016 included: identifying unmet needs for technology in older adults, defining the scope of aging-related technology assessment, and involving older adults and caregivers.
  • In 2017, focus shifted to challenges in HTA for aging and methods to improve HTA effectiveness for this demographic.
  • Prioritized themes centered on unmet needs, assessment scope, stakeholder involvement, and HTA advancement.

Conclusions:

  • Future directions for HTA and aging include engaging older adults in policy agendas.
  • A person-centered systems approach is needed, prioritizing individual care desires over institutional needs.
  • Health information systems and big data hold potential for assessing technology usability in older adults.