The 10th HTAsiaLink Annual Conference is the first physical conference after the pandemic hit for HTAsiaLink network. Under the theme ‘The Role of HTA in the New Normal: Driving the post-COVID health systems through evidence-informed decisions,’ a broad range of discussions were sparked and would co

Involvement of consumers in health technology assessment activities by INAHTA agencies. David Haileya1, Sophie Werköa2, Rugayah Bakria3, Alun Camerona4, Britta Göhlena5, Susan Mylesa6, Jasmine Pwua7 and Jomkwan Yothasamuta8 For the INAHTA Working Group on Impact of HTA a1 University of Wollong

A cost–utility analysis of alternative drug regimens for newly diagnosed severe lupus nephritis patients in Thailand. Adun Mohara1, Román Pérez Velasco1, Naiyana Praditsitthikorn1,2, Yingyos Avihingsanon3 and Yot Teerawattananon1 1Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program (HITAP),

Rapeepong Suphanchaimat1,2 Angkana Sommanustweechai1 , Chiraporn Khitdee1 , Chompoonut Thaichinda1 , Kanang Kantamaturapoj3 , Pattara Leelahavarong4 , Pensom Jumriangrit1 , Thitikorn Topothai1 , Thunthita Wisaijohn1 Weerasak Putthasri1 1International Health Policy Program (IHPP), Ministry of Publi

Abstract Objectives In Thailand, axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) is the dominant form of treatment for breast cancer, even though the treatment often leaves patients with some degree of arm morbidity. Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SNB) is widely accepted globally as a preferable alternative pr

In response to a lack of cost-effective data on screening and early treatment of diabetes and hypertension in resource-limited settings, a model-based economic evaluation was performed on the World Health Organization (WHO)’s Package of Essential Non-communicable (PEN) disease interventions for prim

Yot Teerawattananon,1 Sripen Tantivess,1 Pitsaphun Werayingyong,1 Pritaporn Kingkaew,1 Nilar Tin,2 San San Aye,3 Phone Myint3 Abstract Introduction: In 2010, with financial support from the Global Alliance for Vaccine and Immunization’s Health System Strengthening programme, the Government of

Pitsaphun Werayingyong, BPharm, MSc1, Nittaya Phanuphak, MD2, Kulkunya Chokephaibulkit, MD3, Sripen Tantivess, BPharm, PhD1, Nareeluk Kullert, BSc4, Kakanang Tosanguan, BPharm1, Rukmanee Butchon, MSc1, Nipunporn Voramongkol, MD4, Sarawut Boonsuk, MD5, Songyot Pilasant, BSc1, Wantanee Kulpeng, BSc1,

Boonying Siribumrungwong , Pinit Noorit , Chumpon Wilasrusmee, Yot Teerawattananon, Ammarin Thakkinstian Summary Background/Objective To determine the quality of life (QoL) in Thais after intervention for great saphenous vein (GSV) reflux. Methods Patients with Clinical Etiologic Anatomic

Boonying Siribumrungwong1, Pinit Noorit2, Chumpon Wilasrusmee3, Pattara Leelahavarong4, Ammarin Thakkinstian5 and Yot Teerawattananon4 Abstract Objectives: To conduct economic evaluations of radiofrequency ablation, ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy and surgery for great saphenous vein ab