The Role of Patients in Defining Value: Benefits for HTA KEN BOND, DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
What does HTA value? Clinical, economic, social, ethical, legal, and organizational implications Direct and indirect, intended and unintended consequences Value for money
Patients roles in HTA Source of evidence current therapy and gaps, impact on caregivers and family, expectations for new medicines, key outcomes Validation Critical appraisal
Patient roles in HTA Expert Research questions Protocol, report, recommendations Ensure voice is heard Clarification
Barriers to Input Patient Organizations Work required to prepare submissions Expertise required to collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative information Technical language of HTA HTA Agencies Difficulty understanding and using qualitative information Volume of information to consider within limited time Fair processes for all stakeholders
Advice from HTA perspective Includes patient perspective What does “better” (evaluation, treatment) look like?
Patient input ensures that assessments and deliberations are based on a well-informed and explicit articulation of what is valued.
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