The Use and Impact of Rapid Health Technology Assessments

Hailey, David; Corabian, Paula; Harstall, Christa; Schneider, W

doi:10.1017/s0266462300101205

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“…Aidelsburger et al (1) proposed that a rapid HTA should focus on the study question by exactly defining the technology, outcomes, and study population to be examined, thereby facilitating an accurate literature search and reducing the number of identified studies. Furthermore, in an examination of the use and impact of rapid HTAs, it was stated that the rapid reviews under consideration provided somewhat restricted advice, given that they were generally confined to addressing questions of efficacy or effectiveness (7). This contrasts with the broader research questions commonly addressed by full HTAs, where issues of efficacy/effectiveness are frequently considered in conjunction with those of safety, economic viability, legality, and ethics.…”

Section: Literature On Rapid Review Methodologymentioning

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Rapid reviews versus full systematic reviews: An inventory of current methods and practice in health technology assessment

Watt

Cameron

Sturm

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Int J Technol Assess Health Care

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Objectives:This review assessed current practice in the preparation of rapid reviews by health technology assessment (HTA) organizations, both internationally and in the Australian context, and evaluated the available peer-reviewed literature pertaining to the methodology used in the preparation of these reviews.Methods:A survey tool was developed and distributed to a total of fifty International Network of Agencies for Health Technology Assessment (INAHTA) members and other selected HTA organizations. Data on a broad range of themes related to the conduct of rapid reviews were collated, discussed narratively, and subjected to simple statistical analysis where appropriate. Systematic searches of the Cochrane Library, EMBASE, MEDLINE, and the Australian Medical Index were undertaken in March 2007 to identify literature pertaining to rapid review methodology. Comparative studies, guidelines, program evaluations, methods studies, commentaries, and surveys were considered for inclusion.Results:Twenty-three surveys were returned (46 percent), with eighteen agencies reporting on thirty-six rapid review products. Axiomatic trends were identified, but there was little cohesion between organizations regarding the contents, methods, and definition of a rapid review. The twelve studies identified by the systematic literature search did not specifically address the methodology underpinning rapid review; rather, many highlighted the complexity of the area. Authors suggested restricted research questions and truncated search strategies as methods to limit the time taken to complete a review.Conclusions:Rather than developing a formalized methodology by which to conduct rapid reviews, agencies should work toward increasing the transparency of the methods used for each review. It is perhaps the appropriate use, not the appropriate methodology, of a rapid review that requires future consideration.

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Rapid reviews versus full systematic reviews: An inventory of current methods and practice in health technology assessment

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Cameron

Sturm

et al. 2008

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“…Policy makers inevitably need to make decisions quickly, so HTA input to the policy-making process needs to be timely as well as usable if it is to inform decisions. [3][4][5] A full systematic review typically takes 1-2 years to complete. Consequently, many HTA agencies worldwide have increased production of rapid review products in response to demand for evidence-based information to support decisions within a shortened timeframe.…”

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The Healthcare Improvement Scotland evidence note rapid review process

McIntosh

Calvert²,

Macpherson³

et al. 2016

International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare

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Many agencies undertaking rapid reviews are striving to balance efficiency with methodological rigour. We agree that there is a need for methodological guidance and that it should be informed by better understanding of current approaches and the consequences of different approaches to streamlining systematic review methods. Greater transparency in the reporting of rapid review methods is essential to enable that to happen.

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“…Despite this, rapid review approaches have been used to a great extent in the social science and policy arenas to support evidenceinformed decision making (5)(6)(7). Increasingly, rapid review is being used in the health sciences, and in particular, the field of health technology assessment (HTA), to support informed decisions in a timely manner (8).…”

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Rapid Review: An Emerging Approach to Evidence Synthesis in Health Technology Assessment

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Polisena

Clifford

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The Use and Impact of Rapid Health Technology Assessments

Abstract: These brief reports are considered to be a useful component of a health technology assessment program. However, they should be regarded as provisional appraisals and followed up with more detailed evaluation where possible.

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Rapid reviews versus full systematic reviews: An inventory of current methods and practice in health technology assessment

Rapid reviews versus full systematic reviews: An inventory of current methods and practice in health technology assessment

The Healthcare Improvement Scotland evidence note rapid review process

Rapid Review: An Emerging Approach to Evidence Synthesis in Health Technology Assessment

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