PP128 Development And Piloting Of An Online Training Course On Health Technology Assessment For Patients

Introduction Patients have knowledge, perspectives and experiences that are unique can make an essential contribution to Health Technology Assessment (HTA). However, in order for their participation be effective, they need able understand how HTA reports generated the decision-making processes inform. The aim is describe development virtualization of training materials patients, as well implementation a pilot study. Methods A working group from Spanish Network Agencies Assessing National System Technologies Performance (RedETS) agencies was created develop educational collaboration with patients. content based on international initiatives feedback group. project initiated November 2020. team consisted researchers, technicians experience final version obtained after iterative process refinement design. Results were published complete summary versions, translated into Catalan, Basque Galician. online course designed e-learning platform (Moodle) being implemented by each agencies. include relevant summarized information processes, current framework at national European level, role patients HTA. research importance qualitative quantitative methods also addressed. includes module practical aspects patient citizen achieving effective piloted different regions Spain. objective evaluate usefulness satisfaction course, it has been purpose incorporating pertinent modifications course. Conclusions intended facilitate acquisition knowledge related tools inform them what phases way participate. will provide its use practice. It expected favor capacity building involvement.