A5032303462- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Disaster Response and Management
- Quality and Safety in Healthcare
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Healthcare cost, quality, practices
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Innovation Policy and R&D
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program
2020-2025
Ministry of Public Health
2021-2025
There is growing interest globally in using real-world data (RWD) and evidence (RWE) for health technology assessment (HTA). Optimal collection, analysis, use of RWD/RWE to inform HTA requires a conceptual framework standardize processes ensure consistency. However, such currently lacking Asia, region that likely benefit from at least two reasons. First, there often limited Asian representation clinical trials unless specifically conducted populations, RWD may help fill the gap. Second, few...
Physical inactivity is rising globally, exacerbating the burden of preventable deaths and diseases. Despite extensive research on promoting physical activity in workplace, synthesising existing literature challenging due to wide variety interventions outcomes. This study aims provide a comprehensive synthesis intervention effects inform health promotion initiatives guide future efforts. In this umbrella review, we conducted systematic searches six databases (Cochrane, MEDLINE, Embase,...
COVID-19 disease models have aided policymakers in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) with many critical decisions. Many challenges remain surrounding their use, from inappropriate model selection and adoption, inadequate untimely reporting of evidence, to the lack iterative stakeholder engagement policy formulation deliberation. These issues can contribute misuse hinder effective implementation. Without guidance on how address such challenges, true potential may not be realised. The...
Globally, there is increasing interest in the use of real-world data (RWD) and evidence (RWE) to inform health technology assessment (HTA) reimbursement decision-making. Using current practices case studies shared by eleven systems Asia, a non-binding guidance that seeks align for generating using RWD/RWE decision-making Asia was developed REAL World Data In ASia HEalth Technology Assessment Reimbursement (REALISE) Working Group, addressing gap needs among HTA users generators.The document...
There are ongoing calls to harmonise and increase the use of COVID-19 vaccination certificates (CVCs) in Asia. Identifying groups Asian societies who oppose CVCs understanding their reasons can help formulate an effective policy region. However, no formal studies have explored this issue Asia.The Vaccination Policy Research Decision-Support Initiative Asia (CORESIA) was established address questions related CVCs. An online cross-sectional survey conducted from June October 2021 nine...
With countries progressing towards high COVID-19 vaccination rates, strategies for border reopening are required. This study focuses on Thailand and Singapore, two that share significant tourism visitation, to illustrate a framework optimizing testing quarantine policies bilateral travel with focus economic recovery. The timeframe is the month of October 2021, when Singapore were preparing reopen borders travel. was conducted provide evidence policy decisions. Incremental net benefit (INB)...
COVID-19 vaccination certificates (CVCs) have played a key role in safe reopening of borders for international travel and trade, so understanding stakeholder perceptions enablers barriers their effective use is critical. The Vaccination Policy Research Deci-sion-Support Initiative Asia (CORESIA) was established to address policy questions related CVCs. We conducted two online surveys, i.e., one the public health non-health sector experts, from June October 2021 nine Asian countries....