Health Technology Assessment for Digital Health Technologies in India
Author Information
Author(s): John Denny, Dutta Majumdar Abhirup, Pillai Rakesh N., Khatoon Sajda, Bhattacharya Paramita, Mukherjee Nirmalya, Menon Jaideep C., Pavithran K., Kumar Anand, Jakovljevic Mihajlo
Primary Institution: Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bengaluru, India
Hypothesis
What are the prerequisites for establishing a digital health technologies-health technology assessment (DHT-HTA) framework in India?
Conclusion
The study identified the prerequisites for adopting a DHT-HTA framework in India and emphasized the need for its acceptability among hospitals and health insurance providers.
Supporting Evidence
- 64.7% of experts perceive health technologies as strictly connected to health information.
- Real-world data is recognized as a relevant tool for decision-making.
- Experts identified prerequisites for DHT-HTA in terms of infrastructure, training, and data security.
Takeaway
This study looked at how India can set up a system to evaluate digital health technologies, which are tools that help doctors and patients manage health using technology.
Methodology
A rapid review of HTA and DHT frameworks was conducted, followed by qualitative research involving responses from 17 experts in the field.
Potential Biases
Potential biases include selection bias and environmental factors affecting responses.
Limitations
The study's qualitative analysis may be influenced by the online survey format, and further research with larger samples is needed for generalization.
Participant Demographics
Participants included experts in digital health, health technology assessment, clinical services, and health research from India.
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