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ArticleInternational journal of technology assessment in health care2018

HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE HTAsiaLINK NETWORK AND ITS KEY DETERMINANTS OF SUCCESS.

Yot Teerawattananon, Karlena Luz, Chalarntorn Yothasmutra, Raoh-Fang Pwu, Jeonghoon Ahn, Asrul Akmal Shafie, Kalipso Chalkidou, Sripen Tantivess, Benjarin Santatiwongchai, Waranya Rattanavipapong and 1 more

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Article in International journal of technology assessment in health care, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 20 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

20 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

  1. Pooled it
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  4. Charting the way forward for HTA in Asia-Pacific: HTAsiaLink's strategic plan.International journal of technology assessment in health care · 2025
    Review
  5. Finding common ground: collaboration to solve 'wicked' problems.International journal of technology assessment in health care · 2025
    Review
  6. A systematic assessment of the demand for HTA hub services in Asia.International journal of technology assessment in health care · 2025
    Review
  7. Overcoming barriers to primary care research in Japan: a call to action.The Lancet regional health. Western Pacific · 2025
    Article
  8. Hospital-based health technology assessment (HTA) in Latin America and the Caribbean: a scoping review.Revista panamericana de salud publica = Pan American journal of public health · 2025
    Review
  9. Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on HTAsiaLink network members.International journal of technology assessment in health care · 2024
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  10. A framework for improved collaboration on HTA in the Asia-Pacific region: a role for HTAsiaLink.International journal of technology assessment in health care · 2024
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  13. HTA capacity building in Asia: towards one goal.International journal of technology assessment in health care · 2023
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  20. Landscape analysis of health technology assessment (HTA): systems and practices in Asia.International journal of technology assessment in health care · 2019
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

11 authors.

Yot TeerawattananonHealth Intervention and Technology Assessment Program (HITAP),Thailand.
Karlena LuzHealth Intervention and Technology Assessment Program (HITAP).
Chalarntorn YothasmutraHealth Intervention and Technology Assessment Program (HITAP).
Raoh-Fang PwuNational Hepatitis C Program Office, Ministry of Health and Welfare,Taiwan.
Jeonghoon AhnEwha Womans University,South Korea.
Asrul Akmal ShafieDiscipline of Social & Administrative Pharmacy,Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Kalipso ChalkidouDepartment of Epidemiology and Infectious Diseases, School of Public Health, Imperial College London & Center for Global Development,USA.
Sripen TantivessHealth Intervention and Technology Assessment Program (HITAP).
Benjarin SantatiwongchaiHealth Intervention and Technology Assessment Program (HITAP).ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2394-9430
Waranya RattanavipapongHealth Intervention and Technology Assessment Program (HITAP).
Saudamini DabakHealth Intervention and Technology Assessment Program (HITAP).

Funding

Medical Research Council MR/R015600/1
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesThe aim of this study was to describe the historical development of the HTAsiaLink network, draw lessons for other similar initiatives globally, and to analyze key determinants of its success and challenges for its future development.

methodsThis study is based on the collective and direct experiences of the founding members of the HTAsiaLink Network. Data were collected from presentations they made at various international forums and additional information was reviewed. Data analysis was done using the framework developed by San Martin-Rodriguez et al.Results and Conclusions:HTAsiaLink is a network of health technology assessment (HTA) agencies in Asia established in 2011 with the aim of strengthening individual and institutional HTA capacity, reducing duplication and optimizing resources, transfer and sharing of HTA-related lessons among members, and beyond. During its 6 years, the network has expanded, initiating several capacity building activities and joint-research projects, raising awareness of the importance of HTA within the region and beyond, and gaining global recognition while establishing relationships with other global networks. The study identifies the determinants of success of the collaboration. The systemic factors include the favorable outlook toward HTA as an approach for healthcare priority setting in countries with UHC mandates. On organizational factors, the number of newly established HTA agencies in the region with similar needs for capacity building and peer-to-peer support was catalytic for the network development. The interactional aspects include ownership, trust, and team spirit among network members. The network, however, faces challenges notably, financial sustainability and management of the expanded network.

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Diffusion of InnovationAsiaCapacity BuildingCooperative BehaviorHealth PrioritiesHumansInformation DisseminationProgram DevelopmentTechnology Assessment, BiomedicalAchievementAsiaHealth technology assessmentInter-sectoral collaborationOrganization and administration

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PMID29911515
PMCPMC7722345

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