Assessing Health Technologies and Social Interventions in Sweden
Author Information
Author(s): Söderholm Werkö Sophie, Mattsson Titti, Tranæus Sofia, Östlund Pernilla, Sundell Knut
Primary Institution: The Swedish Agency for Health Technology Assessment and Assessment of Social Services (SBU)
Conclusion
The integration of health technology assessment and social intervention assessment in Sweden aims to enhance evidence-based practices in social services.
Supporting Evidence
- The Swedish government has promoted evidence-based social work since the 1970s.
- SBU was renamed to include social services in its assessments in 2015.
- Only a small number of social work interventions in Sweden have been scientifically evaluated.
Takeaway
Sweden is working to improve social services by using research to find out what works best for people in need.
Limitations
The article does not provide specific limitations but discusses challenges in integrating assessments across health and social services.
Participant Demographics
The Swedish population of approximately 10 million, with around 800,000 receiving social service support annually.
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