EUnetHTA Adaptation Glossary (beta) - DK - DSI

DSI, Denmark

E.Guegan — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 14:56:28 +0000

Critical appraisal is the process of systematically examining research evidence to assess its validity, results and relevance before using it to inform a decision. Critical appraisal is one step in the process of evidence-based decision making. Critical appraisal skills are necessary to determine what the evidence is for the local contest.

DSI, Denmark

administrator — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 19:27:41 +0000

Commissioning, planning and purchasing are different stages in the process of getting from a strategy or an idea to providing a service.

DSI, Denmark

administrator — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 19:16:30 +0000

Issue

Applicability is closely related to generalisability, which is a prerequisite for adapting a HTA report to a local setting. As health care systems and patients are not the same in different countries, the approach or studies do not always apply to the local context Therefore, the applicability of the report must be reviewed.

Process

DSI, Denmark

administrator — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:24:18 +0000

There is no standard definition of affordability, as it relates to the extent a patient or a service provider can pay for it. This will for example depend on the funding mechanism/income level and the cost of service. What is affordable health care in one country is not necessarily affordable in another country.