As we approach the end of an unprecedented year, the approval of select COVID-19 vaccines by stringent regulatory authorities and programmatic roll-out has been cause for optimism. However, it is imperative to assure equitable access to those in need in all regions of the world as a core component o

Last month, from 7th till 11th of August, 2017, I attended a 5-day training extensive workshop on health economic evaluation organized by Health Intervention Technology Assessment Program (HITAP). The first two days focused on the basics of health economic evaluation and the last three days on advan

The English Policy Brief Collection (Volume 1) presents a selection of policy briefs published by the HITAP Foundation. These policy briefs have been categorized under the following key topics: Chapter 1: Designing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and Healthcare Systems Chapter 2: Managing Rare

On 2nd – 6th October 2023, HITAP hosted a topic selection workshop and communication training for relevant HTA stakeholders in Ghana, with the support of the Access and Delivery Partnership (ADP). This workshop was held with the aims to increase awareness of health technology ass

Efficiency or equity: value judgments in coverage decisions in Thailand. Sripen Tantivess, Román Pérez Velasco, Jomkwan Yothasamut, Adun Mohara, Hatai Limprayoonyong, Yot Teerawattananon, (2012) “Efficiency or equity: value judgments in coverage decisions in Thailand”, Journal of Health Organizat

Thanthima Suwanthawornkul1, Thunyarat Anothaisintawee2*, Abhasnee Sobhonslidsuk3, Ammarin Thakkinstian4, Yot Teerawattananon1 1 Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program, Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi, Thailand, 2 Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi

This study aims to explore effectiveness of home visit on clinical, economic, and humanistic outcomes employing systematic review. Home visits for all diseases and within all patient groups are included, provided that inclusion criteria are met. Results are expected to be useful for (1) developing guidelines for home visit for health professionals,

Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess effect of adult diapers on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and the independent level of performing activities of daily living (ADLs) in people with urinary or fecal incontinence. Psychological consequences of patients’ caregivers were also measu

Chatbots have become an increasingly popular tool in the field of health services and communications. Despite chatbots’ significance amid the COVID-19 pandemic, few studies have performed a rigorous evaluation of the effectiveness of chatbots in improving vaccine confidence and acceptance. In Thaila

Economic Impact on Health-Care Costs Related to MajorDiseases Including HIV/AIDS due to Alcohol Drinking among Thai Populations. Prapag Neramitpitagkul 1,2 Chanida Lertpitakpong 2 Jomkwan Yothasamut 2 Montarat Thavorncharoensap 1,2 Usa Chaikledkaew 1,2 Yot Teerawattananon 2 1Department of Pharm