Table 2 Categories for record classification
From: Developing a tool to assess the skills to perform a health technology assessment
Category | Description |
|---|---|
Methods | The record focused on research methods for the conduct of an HTA (e.g., literature searches or critical appraisal of primary studies). For example, a record aiming to evaluate the capacity for conducting systematic reviews in a LMIC setting. |
Capacity building or assessment | The record described either an intervention, strategy, educational initiative, or framework related to capacity assessment/building of health economics, clinical effectiveness, patient involvement or patient and public involvement in the context of an HTA. For example, a step-by-step guide to conducting a capacity assessment, or lessons learnt from programs. |
Evidence-based practice | The record focused area was in EBP and proposed methods to evaluate skills in this area. For example, presents tools to assess EBP learning and teaching. |
Ethics | The record described ethical considerations in a HTA process or skills needed in this field. For instance, detailed guidance on how and when to incorporate ethical considerations within an HTA. |