Session (CTI)

PURPOSE: Despite the growing number of methodological innovations available to support HTA, many HTA bodies face challenges in identifying methods that are relevant, ready for use, and responsive to real-world needs. The SUSTAIN-HTA Methods Observatory Tool was developed to address this challenge by systematically identifying, cataloguing, and classifying methodological innovations that can support HTA. This workshop introduces participants to the Observatory and its companion Horizon Scanning Tool, offering hands-on experience to explore their functionalities and assess practical applicability. Participants will have the opportunity to provide feedback on how these tools can support methodological alignment and uptake across jurisdictions. DESCRIPTION: The workshop will begin with a 10-minute presentation by Saif Elayan, outlining the rationale, development, and intended applications of the SUSTAIN-HTA Methods Observatory and Horizon Scanning tools, including a demonstration of key features. Participants will access the tools and engage in interactive tasks simulating real-world use cases, including exploring unmet methodological needs, identifying matched methods, and testing search and filter functions (10 minutes). Next, a panel of representatives from European HTA bodies will provide real-time reflections on their experience using the tools, offering live commentary on usability, structure, institutional value, and potential refinements to enhance the tools’ relevance and impact (15 minutes). Participants will then engage with the panel in a 15-minute interactive segment, including guided questions, experience-sharing, and discussion of practical applications. Real-time polling and online feedback will be used to collect input on usability, relevance, and future improvements. The workshop will conclude with a 10-minute discussion on future directions, focusing on how the tools can facilitate methodological alignment, foster adoption of innovative methods in HTA, and support knowledge exchange across Europe’s HTA ecosystem. The workshop is relevant to HTA professionals, academics, researchers working on methodological development, and policymakers.