Developing a Health Technology Assessment Roadmap for Abu Dhabi
Author Information
Author(s): Leon Bijlmakers, Pinar Egeli, Amna Ibrahim Al Saeedi, Bakr Sadoon, Dirk Richter, Wija Oortwijn
Primary Institution: Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands; Abu Dhabi Department of Health, United Arab Emirates
Hypothesis
How can evidence-informed deliberative processes be used to institutionalize health technology assessment in Abu Dhabi?
Conclusion
Broad stakeholder consultation has been instrumental toward the establishment of a comprehensive HTA framework in Abu Dhabi.
Supporting Evidence
- Health technology assessment (HTA) is crucial for navigating complex health-related policy making.
- Stakeholder involvement is essential for legitimizing HTA processes and decisions.
- The roadmap aims to strengthen Abu Dhabi's HTA structure and processes.
Takeaway
This study shows how talking to many different people can help create a plan to make healthcare better in Abu Dhabi.
Methodology
The study involved desk research and semi-structured interviews with 45 stakeholders, followed by workshops to discuss findings.
Potential Biases
Potential selection bias due to the involvement of DoH staff in the interviews.
Limitations
The stakeholder representatives were all invited by the Department of Health, which may have created a selection bias.
Participant Demographics
The estimated population of Abu Dhabi is around 2.9 million, with 19% UAE nationals and 81% expatriates.
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