The use and impact of rapid health technology assessments

被引:44
作者
Hailey, D [1 ]
Corabian, P [1 ]
Harstall, C [1 ]
Schneider, W [1 ]
机构
[1] Alberta Heritage Fdn Med Res, Edmonton, AB T5J 3S4, Canada
关键词
health technology assessment; health policy; impact; decisions; quality;
D O I
10.1017/S0266462300101205
中图分类号
R19 [保健组织与事业(卫生事业管理)];
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摘要
Objectives: To consider the impact of rapid health technology assessments undertaken as part of a program in a provincial healthcare system in response to urgent requests for advice. Methods: Review of the development and preparation of 20 rapid assessment reports, communication with decision makers within the healthcare system, and appraisal of data subsequent to preparation of the reports. Results: Fourteen of the assessments were judged to have had an influence on policy and other decisions, as judged by responses from those who had requested advice. Another four were considered to have provided guidance, while having less immediate influence on decisions, and two others had no apparent impact. Quality of the assessments was considered acceptable, on the basis of literature that subsequently became available and from comments received. Conclusions: These brief reports are considered to be a useful component of a hearth technology assessment program. However, they should be regarded as provisional appraisals and followed up with more detailed evaluation where possible.
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