Table 11 Training needs for improving HTA capacity among users in Iran
Training needs | Mean | Standard deviation | Subjects | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Introduction and Application of HTA | 4.87 | 1.27 | Basic principles and concepts of HTA | Understanding the fundamentals of HTA methodologies and their practical application in decision-making |
Topic selection process for HTA | 4.62 | 1.93 | Criteria and methods for selecting HTA topics | Learning how to engage stakeholders and prioritize topics for HTA |
Institutional processes for HTA | 4.11 | 1.61 | Organizational structures and governance models for HTA | Understanding the role and responsibilities of HTA agencies/committees within healthcare systems |
Overview of health economics | 4.02 | 1.15 | Introduction to health economics and its relevance to HTA | Gaining knowledge of economic evaluation methods and interpreting economic evidence in HTA |
Using evidence for policy-making | 3.94 | 1.72 | Evidence-based policy-making and critical appraisal of studies | Learning strategies for incorporating evidence into policy decisions and evaluating research studies |
Other | 3.71 | 1.05 | Systematic literature review methods and ethical considerations in HTA | Understanding HTA data collection and analysis, health outcomes assessment and decision modelling |