Developing a national framework for health technology assessment in Iran: a mixed-methods Delphi consensus study
This tailored HTA framework provides a structured roadmap to institutionalise evidence-based decision-making in Iran's healthcare system. Its implementation can strengthen the efficiency, equity and sustainability of healthcare planning and policy. Pilot testing is recommended to assess feasibility and scalability, with potential to serve as a model for other low-income and middle-income countries.
Authors
- Aidin Aryankhesal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6695-227X)
- Ahad Bakhtiari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3580-9259)
- Saeed Shahabi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8190-2190)
- Samad Azari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2781-7793)
- Masoud Behzadifar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0271-4360)
Institutions
- Iran University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Lorestan University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Health Information Management (BE)
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-100662
- Primary Topic
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Institute for Medical Research Development