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. 2025 Jul 3;25(1):917.
doi: 10.1186/s12913-025-12879-3.

Health technology assessment (HTA) and performance management (PM): a scoping review on the intersecting realms

Esther Oluwatosin Akinbobola  1 , Francesca De Domenico  2 , Stefania Manetti  3 , Guido Noto  1
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Health technology assessment (HTA) and performance management (PM): a scoping review on the intersecting realms

Esther Oluwatosin Akinbobola et al. BMC Health Serv Res. .

Abstract

Background: Both Health Technology Assessment (HTA) and Performance Management (PM) are clinical governance disciplines that aim to improve the quality, equity, and financial sustainability of health organizations and systems. Although HTA and PM share many features, to the authors' knowledge, few studies have investigated their interplay. This study attempts to fill this gap by analysing how the literature has explored and developed the integration between HTA and PM concepts and tolls within healthcare sector.

Methods: To address this gap, this study examines 33 papers selected through a scoping review that explores the intersection of HTA and PM within the healthcare sector. In particular, the paper adopted the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analysis (PRISMA) methodology to select and analyse articles.

Results: The review highlights the dynamic convergence of HTA and PM, emphasizing how combining these frameworks and functions can enhance decision-making in healthcare. This integration ensures that technologies are adopted on the basis of proven effectiveness in pursuing healthcare systems goals and that performance metrics align with evidence-based practices, leading to better resource allocation and improved patient outcomes. The literature review underscores the need for further research to understand the integration between HTA and PM and their combined impact on organizational performance, sustainability, and resilience in the healthcare sector.

Conclusion: This study contributes to the literature by providing a comprehensive overview of the current state of research on HTA and PM, offering insights for future studies, and practical recommendations for integrating these disciplines to improve healthcare management and policymaking.

Keywords: Evidence-based management; Health technology assessment; KPI; Performance management; Scoping review.

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Conflict of interest statement

Declarations. Ethics approval and consent to participate: Not applicable. Consent for publication: Not applicable. Competing interests: The authors declare no competing interests.

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Article selection process - PRISMA flow diagram
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Temporal distribution of scientific products
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Geographical distribution of the reviewed articles
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Theoretical background of scientific products
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Methodology utilized in the publications reviewed
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HTA and PM integration framework
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