INAHTA Checklist for HTA Reports
A checklist developed by the International Network of Agencies for Health Technology Assessment (INAHTA) to improve transparency and consistency in health technology assessment (HTA) reports. It helps ensure key information is included and clearly presented.
At a glance
Use when
Preparing or reviewing HTA reports to ensure completeness and transparency; aligning reports with international standards; supporting peer review or quality assurance processes
Avoid when
Conducting early-stage scoping or rapid assessments where full reporting is not feasible; when detailed methodological guidance is needed rather than structural oversight
Inputs
HTA report drafts or plans for HTA report structure
Outputs
Structured, transparent, and consistent HTA reports
How it works
The checklist comprises 17 structured questions with supporting details, covering key sections of HTA reports such as background, purpose, methodology, results, implications, and conclusions. It was developed through a consensus process involving INAHTA member agencies and draws on existing HTA guidelines and practical experience in report preparation.
- HTA domains
- Clinical Effectiveness, Costs & Economic Evaluation, Organisational aspects
- Categories
- AppraisalReporting StandardsTransparency
- Assumptions
- The checklist assumes that HTA reports are being prepared by agencies or individuals familiar with HTA principles and processes, and that transparency enhances report utility and credibility
- Strengths
- Developed through international consensus; promotes standardization and transparency; applicable across diverse HTA contexts; complements detailed methodological guidelines
- Limitations
- Does not provide detailed guidance on how to conduct assessments; limited specificity on how to answer each checklist item; may require adaptation to local contexts or report types
- Also known as
- INAHTA Checklist
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