Including Caregiver Perspectives in Health Technology Assessment
Author Information
Author(s): Siobhan Bourke, Chris Skedgel, Yasmina Martí-Gil, Peter J. Neumann, Louis P. Garrison, Samantha Benham-Hermetz, Frauke Becker, Maria João Garcia
Hypothesis
How can caregiver impacts be effectively included in health technology assessments?
Conclusion
The study proposes a framework to better incorporate caregiver perspectives in health technology assessments, which could lead to improved health system outcomes.
Supporting Evidence
- Caregivers experience various burdens that can affect their well-being.
- Health technology assessments often overlook the impact on caregivers.
- Clearer guidance on including caregiver perspectives could improve assessment quality.
- Different countries have varying approaches to including caregiver impacts in assessments.
Takeaway
Caregivers help take care of sick people, and their needs should be considered when making decisions about health treatments.
Methodology
The article outlines a conceptual framework for including caregiver outcomes in health technology assessments.
Limitations
The lack of clear guidance from decision makers limits the inclusion of caregiver impacts in assessments.
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