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HealthTech evaluation methodology

Our 'HealthTech evaluation methodology' theme provides world-class expertise in health economics, statistics, qualitative and behavioural/implementation methods to support rigorous evaluation across all HRC themes.

We ensure that innovative health technologies are assessed effectively and efficiently for their impact, cost-effectiveness, and real-world applicability.

Key areas of focus:


  • Advanced statistical methods

  • Health economic evaluation

  • Qualitative research techniques

  • Implementation science

Current projects

  • Adaptive trial design toolkit
    Developing a suite of tools to help researchers design more efficient and flexible clinical trials for HealthTech evaluation.
  • Real-world evidence framework
    Creating a comprehensive framework for collecting and analysing real-world data to supplement traditional clinical trials.
  • Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs)
    Database Building a searchable database of validated PROMs for use in HealthTech evaluations across various health conditions

Impact

Our methodological research aims to:

  • Accelerate the evaluation process for new health technologies
  • Improve the quality and reliability of HealthTech evidence
  • Enhance the translation of research findings into clinical practice
  • Support informed decision-making by healthcare providers and policymakers

Collaborations:

As a team of methodologists – statisticians, health economists, qualitative researchers, and implementation scientists – we collaborate  with industry and SME partners and across academic institutions, as well as regulatory bodies and health technology assessment organisations.

Get Involved

Are you a researcher, healthcare professional, or industry partner interested in advancing HealthTech evaluation methods? We're always looking for collaborators and new perspectives.

Contact Prof Rafael Perera (via his PA) or Dr Jane Wolstenholme to explore potential partnerships or to learn more about our methodological approaches.

Theme lead

Theme co-lead / deputy