Finding out what patients PREFER
On 28 April 2022 we launched the PREFER Recommendations on why, when and how to assess and use patient preferences in medical product decision-making.
PREFER RECOMMENDATIONS
Why, when and how to assess and use patient preferences in medical product decision-making
The PREFER project has developed recommendations for how and when it is best to perform and include patient preferences in decision making during the medical product life cycle. Supporting the development of guidelines for structured patient input into decision-making for the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory authorities, health technology assessment bodies and reimbursement agencies!
An updated version was published on 30 May after receiving a positive qualification opinion from CHMP, the European Medicines Agency's (EMA) committee responsible for human medicines.
THE PREFER RECOMMENDATIONS IN BRIEF
Want to know why, when and how PREFER recommends that pharma, regulators, HTA bodies and payers assess and use patient preferences in medical product decision-making? In this brief, we explain when and why results from patient preference studies can inform decision-making. We also describe how the PREFER framework should be used, how to involve key stakeholders, how to pick a method for your research questions, explore how participants’ psychological characteristics may offer important insights into preference heterogeneity, and how educational materials can support patients’ understanding. Or in brief, a plain language summary of the reason why we think structured patient input can improve medical product decision-making.
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Watch a recorded presentation with a summary of the recommendations.
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We have received a positive qualification opinion from the European Medicines Agency!