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Patient and public involvement in health technology assessments: study protocol for a cross-sectional analysis
Ferrán Catalá-López1, Ernesto Ganuza2, Constance Colin3
1Institute of Public Goods and Policies (IPP), Centre for Human and Social Sciences, Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), Madrid, Spain; Methodological and Implementation Research Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Centre for Biomedical Research in Mental Health Network (CIBERSAM), Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain.
Objective:
Patient and public involvement (PPI) is an essential component of Health Technology Assessment (HTA), as it enhances the relevance and transparency of evaluation processes. Nevertheless, the scope of such involvement varies considerably across contexts, and empirical evidence on current practices within the National Health System remains limited. This study will examine the extent to which HTA reports incorporate PPI and how these practices are performed and described.
Method:
We will conduct a cross-sectional meta-research study of HTA reports produced by the Spanish Network of HTA Agencies (RedETS) between 2020 and 2026. Eligible reports will be identified through public repositories (https://redets.sanidad.gob.es/). A random sample of 150 reports will be selected. General and methodological characteristics, and PPI reporting practices will be extracted (by at least three researchers) from each HTA report using a standardised data extraction form. Descriptive analyses will be carried out to synthesise PPI reporting practices.
Study Registration:
Open Science Framework (https://osf.io/k6e3q/).
