Scoping review of public health planning instruments incorporating Health Technology Assessment in Brazil

The integration of Health Technology Assessment (HTA) into public health planning is a strategic opportunity to enhance decision-making in the Brazilian Unified Health System. This scoping review aims to identify and describe studies developed in Brazil that address public health planning instruments incorporating aspects related to HTA. By mapping these studies, the review seeks to provide insights for strengthening evidence-informed planning practices at local and national levels. The review will follow the recommendations outlined in the JBI Manual for Evidence Synthesis for scoping reviews. The research question was structured using the Population–Concept–Context (PCC) framework, as follows: Population: local public health management bodies Concept: Health Technology Assessment Context: Brazilian public health planning instruments