The Role of Patient-Reported Outcomes and Patient Engagement In Health Technology Assessments and Reimbursement Decision Making In 10 Countries

We evaluated the role of patient-reported outcome (PRO) data and patient testimonial evidence (e.g. patient advocacy) in reimbursement decisions in 10 countries. Websites of national/regional health technology assessment (HTA) agencies for the UK (England, Wales, Scotland), Spain, France, Germany, Italy, Canada, Japan, and Brazil were searched for decision documents that included PRO data and/or evidence of patient involvement in a pre-specified...