Involving patients in HTA activities at local level: a study protocol based on the collaboration between researchers and knowledge users

• Main Authors: Gagnon Marie-Pierre (Author), Gagnon Johanne (Author), St-Pierre Michèle (Author), Gauvin François-Pierre (Author), Piron Florence (Author), Rhainds Marc (Author), Coulombe Martin (Author), Lepage-Savary Dolores (Author), Desmartis Marie (Author), Tantchou Dipankui Mylène (Author), Légaré France (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The literature recognizes a need for greater patient involvement in health technology assessment (HTA), but few studies have been reported, especially at the local level. Following the decentralisation of HTA in Quebec, Canada, the l...