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A Training Course in Health Technology Assessment in Malaysia

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 March 2009

Sadasivan Sivalal ,
H. David Banta ,
Ellen F. M. 't Hoen  and
Jaudin Rusilawati
Sadasivan Sivalal
Affiliation:
Malaysian Ministry of Health
H. David Banta
Affiliation:
Netherlands Organization for Applied Science and Research (TNO)
Ellen F. M. 't Hoen
Affiliation:
International Society of Drug Bulletins
Jaudin Rusilawati
Affiliation:
Malaysian Ministry of Health
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Abstract

This article describes a 1-week training course in health technology assessment (HTA) presented in Malaysia by the Ministry of Health in 1996. Malaysia established an HTA unit in the Ministry of Health in 1995 and a National Health Technology Assessment Program in 1996. The purpose of the course was to develop HTA knowledge and skills in Malaysia, since these are largely lacking. The course consisted of didactic sessions and group work. Didactic sessions covered the principles of HTA. Group work was for the purpose of developing practical skills, and was based on reports from HTA agencies, published articles, and candidates for assessment suggested by course participants. Course participants were a mix of physicians, nurses, hospital administrators, and Ministry of Health officials. Experiences in this course may be helpful to others who wish to organize training courses in developing countries.

Keywords

Health Technology AssessmentTrainingDeveloping CountriesMalaysia
Type
Education Note
Information
International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care , Volume 14 , Issue 4 , Fall 1998 , pp. 809 - 817
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1998

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