Full Title: Impact of format on the understanding of economic data in health technology assessment. Randomized controlled trial (FORM-EE).

Funded by: Instituto de Salud Carlos III (PI20/00815)

Grant awarded: €24,321.00

Duration: 3 years (01/01/2021-31/12/2023)

Principal Investigator: Renata Linertová

Associated Researchers: Iñaki Imaz Iglesia, Montserrat Carmona Rodríguez, Leticia Rodríguez Rodríguez, María del Carmen Padilla Ruiz, Carmen Guirado Fuentes, Jhoner Perdomo Vielma

Objectives and Methodology of the Project

Economic evaluations are part of the decision-making process in health policies, affecting healthcare professionals, patients, and the general population. It is desirable that both decision-makers and professionals, as well as the general public, understand the key messages of these economic studies. However, this data is not always presented in formats understandable to non-technical audiences.

The objective of this study is to design three formats (text, infographic, and video) for summarizing an economic study (cost-effectiveness of a health technology) and to measure the comprehension of the key message and its acceptability among decision-makers, healthcare professionals, and the general public/patients. This will involve: a) three randomized trials with online surveys to assess objective and subjective understanding and perceived usability; and b) a qualitative study to explore barriers and facilitators of understanding and preferences among different audiences.

The aim of this proposal is to generate a series of recommendations for health economists on the best ways to present economic data to different non-technical populations and to raise awareness among economists about the importance of delivering results in appropriate formats.

Contact Person: Renata Linertová (renata.linertova@sescs.es)