PP143 TeCHO+ Program In Gujarat, India: A Protocol For Health Technology Assessment

IntroductionThe Health and Family Welfare Department of the Government of Gujarat is implementing a program called Technology for Community Health Operation (TeCHO+) to address the state's priority health issues. This paper details the protocol for using health technology assessment to assess t...

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Published in:International journal of technology assessment in health care 2020-12, Vol.36 (S1), p.17-17
Main Authors: Saha, Somen, Kotwani, Priya, Pandya, Apurvakumar, Saxena, Deepak, Puwar, Tapasvi, Desai, Shrey, Dahiya, Gaurav, Vaghela, Prakash, Patel, DM, Patel, Chintan, Rawal, Devang, Ravi, Jayanti
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cost effectiveness
Costs
Data management
Health technology assessment
Mixed methods research
Morbidity
Mortality
Nutritional status
Patients
Poster Presentations
Risk management
Schizophrenia
Sensitivity analysis
Stakeholders
Technology assessment
Troubleshooting
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Summary:IntroductionThe Health and Family Welfare Department of the Government of Gujarat is implementing a program called Technology for Community Health Operation (TeCHO+) to address the state's priority health issues. This paper details the protocol for using health technology assessment to assess the impact of the TeCHO+ program on data quality, service delivery coverage, rates of morbidity and mortality, and cost effectiveness.MethodsThis mixed-method study will be conducted in five districts. Data will be validated in a phased manner over a three-year period, along with an assessment of key outcome indicators. Additionally, key informant interviews will be conducted and cost data will be gathered.ResultsEarly implementation of TeCHO+ has highlighted mixed impact at an operational level, with gaps in implementation. Despite some gaps in the available evidence, TeCHO+ solutions can significantly improve health service delivery through increased accuracy of data management, high-risk identification, and quality and accessibility of care. However, implementation challenges require even greater efforts to establish comprehensive systems for troubleshooting and corrective measures for improving data quality. Positive experiences encourage grassroots teams for continuing the use of TeCHO+.ConclusionsTeCHO+ is expected to improve service coverage and reduce rates of morbidity and mortality by improving the population's nutritional status, the timeliness of care for high-risk cases, and the non-communicable disease profile of the community.
ISSN:0266-4623
1471-6348
DOI:10.1017/S0266462320001294