Searching for evidence for health technology assessments (HTAs) is time-consuming because the evidence identified must be a reliable basis for robust assessment results: The scientific knowledge about the benefits and harms for patients must be completely available. This is why IQWiG’s information specialists regularly review the effectiveness and efficiency of information retrieval conducted for the Institute’s HTAs.
Searching ICTRP: Dispensable for drug assessments, but essential for assessments of non-drug interventions
