HTA: Systematic evaluation of health-relevant procedures an methods

Health Technology Assessment (HTA)

• describes the systematic evaluation of health-relevant procedures and methods (vaccinations, medical treatments, preventative measures etc.)
• examines the effectiveness, safety and economic viability of a health intervention, as well as its social, ethical, legal and organisational effects
• serves as the basis for decisions in the health system: e.g. in policy or in terms of treatment by a doctor.

The German Agency of Health Technology Assessment (DAHTA) of  the German Institute of Medical Documentation and Information (DIMDI) publishes HTA reports. These cover different topics in the area of prevention, diagnosis, therapy, rehabilitation, nursing and methodology.
 

Basic Information Health Technology Assessment (PDF, 946 kB)