PD35 Tailored Health Technology Assessment Capacity Building - Co-Designing Training Resources For Patients And Caregivers In Singapore

Sep 29, 2026

Singapore has embedded patient involvement into health technology assessment (HTA) processes since 2022. This presentation evaluates tailored training resources developed by the Agency for Care Effectiveness (ACE) to strengthen capacity and enable patients and caregivers to contribute effectively to healthcare decision-making. Electronic surveys identified knowledge gaps across 27 patient organizations, and a review of overseas HTA and patient best practices informed co-designed workshops and self-directed modules. Results showed improved confidence, HTA knowledge, and a shift toward valuing experiential input.

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PD34 Advances In Medical Device Evaluation Within The National Committee for Health Technology Incorporation (CONITEC) Daniele Marques ([daniele.almeida@saude.gov.br](daniele.almeida@saude.gov.br)), Joana Ferreira da Silva, Aíla Coelho do Carmo and Luciene Bonan Introduction: CONITEC plays a central role in health technology assessment (HTA), particularly in advancing the evaluation of medical devices (MDs) . Tools such as horizon scanning (HS) and the Committee on Products and Procedures enhance its methodologies. This study examined the evolution of MD evaluation over time. Methods: The requests submitted to CONITEC for analysis were carefully identified, quantified, and analyzed in detail. Special attention was given to requests that were specifically directed to the evaluation and recommendation processes carried out by the Commission’s various committees. These requests were thoroughly reviewed to ensure that all relevant aspects were considered. Subsequently, the MD-related proposals were carefully examined, with a particular focus on the incorporation recommendations provided by CONITEC. In addition, the evaluations that led to the creation of HS analyses were closely analyzed, providing insights into the decisionmaking process and the development of these important evaluations. Results: Over the last 12 years, CONITEC received 1,082 HTArequests, with 660 originating internally and 422 externally. Of these, 832 were related to medicines, 174 to procedures, and 76 to products. Of the product and procedure proposals, 159 were recommended for incorporation, 35 were not recommended, five resulted in exclusion, one resulted in non-exclusion, and six were closed by CONITEC’s decision. Approximately 18 percent of the MD-related requests led to the creation of HS analyses, particularly in 2023 and 2024 when all demands in this area resulted in HS analyses, reflecting improvements in the evaluation process. Conclusions: The evaluation of MDs is a rapidly growing field within HTA, requiring the adoption of specific methods for progress. These methods include tools and databases focused on HS as well as tailored methodological guidelines. CONITEC has continuously developed tools to enhance decision-making on the incorporation of MDs into the Unified Health System. PD35 Tailored Health Technology Assessment Capacity Building: Co-Designing Training Resources For Patients And Caregivers In Singapore Jen Hun Koh ([koh_jen_hun@moh.gov.sg](koh_jen_hun@moh.gov.sg)), Sok Huang Teo, Fiona Pearce and Ping-Tee Tan Introduction: In Singapore, patient involvement has been an integral component of health technology assessment (HTA) since 2022 . Processes co-designed with local patient organizations have encouraged meaningful collaboration, reflection, and learning. This presentation discusses the impact of tailored training resources implemented by the Agency for Care Effectiveness (ACE) to build capacity and empower patients and caregivers to contribute to healthcare decision-making. Methods: Surveys were electronically distributed to 27 local patient organizations in2023to identify knowledge gapsand the information needs of their members. A comprehensive review of patient resources from overseas HTA agencies and patient groups was undertaken to identify best practices for enhancing capacity building. The insights gathered informed the co-development of two interactive training workshops and a series of self-directed learning modules on HTA. Feedback was gathered from participants at the end of each workshop, and post-training surveys were conducted to assess changes in participants’ understanding of HTA, skill development, attitudes towards patient involvement, and expectations for future training resources. Results: Thirty-seven patient leaders attended the workshops, which introduced HTA in plain language and role-playing as decisionmakers to explore factors considered for funding recommendations. Learning modules were publi

FAQs

What is the purpose of ACE’s tailored HTA training resources in Singapore?

To build capacity and empower patients and caregivers to meaningfully participate in health technology assessment and healthcare decision-making.

How were knowledge gaps and training needs identified?

ACE distributed electronic surveys to 27 local patient organizations in 2023 to identify knowledge gaps and members’ information needs.

What outcomes were reported after the workshops and learning modules?

Participants showed marked increases in self-reported confidence to participate in future HTAs and improved understanding of HTA concepts, along with positive perceptions of improving patient input quality.

Sep 29, 2026

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