Dictionary
The Dictionary provides concise definitions of health economics terms, arranged alphabetically for quick reference. Use it to understand unfamiliar terminology or confirm the meaning of a specific term.
H
- HTA ProcessAssessment Process, HTA Workflow
- The overall sequence of steps a body follows, from scoping and submission through technical review to a final recommendation.
P
- Patient InvolvementPatient Participation, Public Involvement in Health
- The broader practice of engaging patients throughout the assessment process, from initial scoping through final decision-making.
S
- ScopingScoping Phase, Scope Definition
- The initial assessment stage in which the specific boundaries, including technology, population, comparators, and outcomes, are formally defined.
- Scoping ProcessScope-Setting Procedure, Boundary-Setting Process
- The overall procedure through which a body determines and documents the specific boundaries of an upcoming assessment.
- Scoping Review HTAScoping Review, Evidence Mapping
- A review mapping the extent and nature of research in a given area, often to identify gaps or judge whether a full review is warranted.