2025/12/19 by Sihui Zhou, Mabel Wan Chi Sim, Zann Sue Ting Foo +3
paper · doi:10.1017/s0266462325103346
Abstract Introduction Patient involvement in health technology assessment (HTA) is nascent globally especially in Asia. The aim was to assess patient awareness, involvement, and learning needs of HTA, particularly in Asia. Method An online survey assessed HTA awareness, involvement, and learning needs among patients and caregivers across 33 countries from October 2021 to July 2022. Results The survey of 170 participants (127 Asians, 43 non-Asians) revealed that 52.3 percent (89 of 170) were unaware of HTA, only 14.1 percent (24 of 170) engaged in HTA, and only 9.3 percent (15 of 161) had received training. The Asian group exhibited significantly lower HTA awareness (mean score 24.6 vs. 30.4, p p Conclusion Patient awareness and involvement in HTA were low globally, particularly in Asia. There was a strong patient learning need for HTA globally.