Year: 2024 | Month: November | Volume: 14 | Issue: 11 | Pages: 224-240
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20241125
Health Technology Assessment in Indian Healthcare Decision-Making: A Systematic Review of Status, Importance, and Research Gaps
Dr. Yogesh Chandra1, Dr. Ajai Kumar Jain2
1,2Amity University, Noida – 201301 India
Corresponding Author: Dr. Yogesh Chandra
ABSTRACT
Objectives: This article attempts to explore how HTA can be helpful in decision-making in Indian healthcare and also to suggest the gaps for which further research is warranted through a systematic literature review.
Methods: After a careful assessment of each record based on the objective and scope of the study, we selected 21 Indian research articles focusing on HTA in the Indian healthcare context for this systematic review.
Results: The comprehensive review reveals: (1) the present status of HTA in India, (2) its importance in healthcare decision-making, and (3) various hurdles in implementation. The study also identifies gaps in current research, providing direction for future studies to better understand and apply HTA in the Indian context."
Conclusions: While Health Technology Assessment provides crucial information for healthcare policy and decision-making in India, it does not make decisions itself. Our review highlights the current status and importance of HTA in Indian healthcare, while also revealing limitations such as limited empirical evidence, oversimplification of complex issues, and assumptions of universal applicability. These findings shape the future research agenda for HTA in India, aiming to enhance its effectiveness in healthcare decision-making.
Key words: ISPOR (International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research), Health Technology Assessment (HTA), Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, Quality Adjusted Life Years (QALYs), Budget Impact Analysis (BIA), Cost Effective Analysis (CEA)