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ArticleInternational journal of technology assessment in health care2025

Good Practices for Health Technology Assessment Guideline Development: A Report of the Health Technology Assessment International, HTAsiaLink, and ISPOR Special Task Force.

Siobhan Botwright, Manit Sittimart, Kinanti Khansa Chavarina, Diana Beatriz Samson Bayani, Tracy Merlin, Gavin Surgey, Christian Suharlim, Manuel A Espinoza, Anthony J Culyer, Wija Oortwijn and 1 more

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Article in International journal of technology assessment in health care, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 19 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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19 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

11 authors.

Siobhan BotwrightHealth Intervention and Technology Assessment Program (HITAP), Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi, Thailand.
Manit SittimartHealth Intervention and Technology Assessment Program (HITAP), Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi, Thailand.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1168-683X
Kinanti Khansa ChavarinaHealth Intervention and Technology Assessment Program (HITAP), Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi, Thailand.
Diana Beatriz Samson BayaniSaw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore, Singapore.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0042-8547
Tracy MerlinAdelaide Health Technology Assessment (AHTA), The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7293-4262
Gavin SurgeyRadboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1832-3716
Christian SuharlimManagement Science for Health, Massachusetts, MA, USA.
Manuel A EspinozaPontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9564-9512
Anthony J CulyerCenter for Health Economics, University of York, York, England, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8896-8491
Wija OortwijnRadboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4499-8602
Yot TeerawattananonHealth Intervention and Technology Assessment Program (HITAP), Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi, Thailand.

Funding

Wellcome Trust
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesHealth technology assessment (HTA) guidelines are intended to support the successful implementation of HTA by enhancing consistency and transparency in concepts, methods, processes, and use, thereby enhancing the legitimacy of the decision-making process. This report lays out good practices and practical recommendations for developing or updating HTA guidelines to ensure successful implementation.

methodsThe task force was established in 2022 and comprised experts and academics from various geographical regions, each with substantial experience in developing HTA guidelines for national health policy making. Literature reviews and key informant interviews were conducted to inform these good practices. Stakeholder consultations, open peer reviews, and expert opinions validated the recommendations. A series of teleconferences among task force members was held to iteratively refine the report.

resultsThe recommendations cover six key aspects throughout the guideline development cycle: (1) setting objectives, scope, and principles of the guideline, (2) building a team for a quality guideline, (3) defining a stakeholder engagement plan, (4) developing content and utilizing available resources, (5) putting in place appropriate institutional arrangements, and (6) monitoring and evaluating guideline success.

conclusionThis report presents a set of resources and context-appropriate practices for developing or updating HTA guidelines. Across all contexts, the recommendations emphasize transparency, building trust among stakeholders, and fostering a culture of ongoing learning and improvement. The report recommends timing development and revision of guidelines according to the HTA landscape and pace of HTA institutionalization. Because HTA is increasingly used to inform different kinds of decision making in a variety of country contexts, it will be important to continue to monitor lessons learned to ensure the recommendations remain relevant and effective.

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Advisory CommitteesTechnology Assessment, BiomedicalDecision MakingGuidelines as TopicHealth PolicyHumansPolicy MakingStakeholder Participationevidence-informed priority settinggood practicesguidelinesHTA

Identifiers

PMID39760423
PMCPMC11703621

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