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This paper describes the development and implementation of an online training program designed to improve Ukrainian healthcare professionals' capacity in Health Technology Assessment (HTA) of medical devices. The program involved 71 Ukrainian professionals with prior pharmaceutical HTA experience, delivering 40 hours of live online sessions focused on interactive learning and international best practices. Assessments showed significant knowledge gains, with 87% of participants successfully completing the program.
Targeted online training can effectively enhance national HTA capacity for medical devices, addressing a critical gap in transitioning healthcare systems.
Abstract As Ukraine works to modernize its healthcare system and align with international standards, integrating health technology assessment (HTA) into the national decision-making process has become a strategic priority. While HTA practices for pharmaceuticals have advanced, substantial gaps persist in the evaluation of medical devices (MDs), which require distinct methodological approaches given their characteristics. This article presents the rationale, development, implementation, and results of a comprehensive online training program aimed at building national capacity in the MD assessment. The program targeted 71 Ukrainian professionals with prior experience in pharmaceutical evaluation but limited exposure to MD. Through 40 hours of live online sessions delivered from September to December 2024, the course emphasized interactive learning, contextual adaptation, and international best practices. Assessments showed significant knowledge gains, with 87 percent of participants completing the program successfully. The initiative demonstrates that targeted, competency-based training can enhance national HTA capacity and may serve as a model for other transitioning healthcare systems.
