Role of patient and public participation in health technology assessment and coverage decisions.

摘要: Health technology assessment (HTA) has become an integral part of decision-making on the coverage new health technologies in most systems developed world. In recent years, pressure to involve patients and members public HTA grown. this article, we summarize findings from peer-reviewed ‘gray’ literature, discussions with key informants determine potential roles for decision-making. We also existing both groups jurisdictions. Although there appears be a general view that involvement is highly desirable, research offering insights into effectiveness different approaches accomplish scarce. Nonetheless, many agencies countries have established some mechanism seeking input or their processes.