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Health Technology Assessment
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Health Technology Assessment

1366-5278

Published by: National Institute for Health Research

https://www.journalslibrary.nihr.ac.uk/HTA/#/

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 865 237 216 25

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 378
Documents by Best Scientists*: 260
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 13
SCIMAGO H-index: 145
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.361
Impact Factor: 4

Overview

Top Research Topics at Health Technology Assessment?

Health Technology Assessment facilitates discussions on Randomized controlled trial, Physical therapy, Psychological intervention, Internal medicine and Quality-adjusted life year. The featured Randomized controlled trial study falls within the wider topic of Surgery. The journal features studies on Surgery, including topics such as Cochrane Library.

Health Technology Assessment explores issues in Physical therapy which can be linked to other research areas like Patient satisfaction and Cluster randomised controlled trial, Intervention (counseling). Health Technology Assessment facilitates discussions on Psychological intervention that incorporate concepts from other fields like Health technology, Systematic review, Family medicine and Quality of life (healthcare). The studies tackled, which mainly focus on Systematic review, apply to Meta-analysis as well.

The journal focuses on Internal medicine as well as the interrelated topic of Oncology. While Quality-adjusted life year is the focus of the conference, it also discussed overlapping research pursuits in other fields like Intensive care medicine, Medical encyclopedia, Economic evaluation and Emergency medicine. The study on Confidence interval presented in it intersects with the topics under Odds ratio.

  • Randomized controlled trial (41.40%)
  • Physical therapy (20.57%)
  • Psychological intervention (19.97%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Evaluating non-randomised intervention studies. (2164 citations)
  • Effectiveness and efficiency of guideline dissemination and implementation strategies (2017 citations)
  • Evaluating patient-based outcome measures for use in clinical trials. (1181 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Health Technology Assessment:

The most cited publications cover a variety of subjects, including Randomized controlled trial, Medical encyclopedia, Physical therapy, Psychological intervention and Surgery. The study of Medical encyclopedia in the journal publications encompasses disciplines such as Intensive care medicine, as well as fields such as Systematic review, all of which overlap with one another. The works on Physical therapy tackled in the journal papers bring together disciplines like Quality of life and Cochrane Library.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Internal medicine
  • Surgery
  • Disease

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The discussions in Health Technology Assessment mainly cover the fields of Randomized controlled trial, Confidence interval, Physical therapy, Psychological intervention and Health technology. In addition to Randomized controlled trial, the journal tackled discussions on Quality-adjusted life year. It addresses concerns in Confidence interval which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Clinical trial, Ophthalmology, Emergency medicine, Placebo and Gestation.

While work presented in the journal provided substantial information on Physical therapy, it also covered topics in Adverse effect, Best practice, Rotator cuff, Back pain and Cohort. Topics in Psychological intervention explored in it were investigated in conjunction with research in Intervention (counseling), Rehabilitation, Conservative treatment and Uncomplicated appendicitis. In Health Technology Assessment, Test (assessment), NHS health check, Operations management, Systematic review and Point-of-care testing are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Health technology research.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Framework for the development and evaluation of complex interventions:gap analysis, workshop and consultation-informed update (4 citations)
  • Modelling of hypothetical SARS-CoV-2 point-of-care tests on admission to hospital from A&E: rapid cost-effectiveness analysis. (3 citations)
  • Modelling of hypothetical SARS-CoV-2 point of care tests for routine testing in residential care homes: rapid cost-effectiveness analysis. (2 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in Health Technology Assessment (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Luke Vale (46 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Norman Waugh (43 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Mark Sculpher (42 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Stephen Palmer (42 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Angela Boland (40 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Health Technology Assessment (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Sheffield (187 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of York (178 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 6 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Oxford (155 papers) published 19 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Southampton (151 papers) published 14 papers at the last edition, 13 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Birmingham (143 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 7.58% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 80.33% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 11.48% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 6.56% of all publications and 1.64% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Interdisciplinary Nursing Influence in Health Technology Assessment

A significant and often overlooked piece in the Health technology assessment field is the contribution of nursing science. The application and impact of nursing research in the health technology assessment are immeasurable- from the development of patient-focused technologies to influence healthcare policy and practice. One of the leading areas of nursing contribution is in the design and implementation of randomized control trials (RCTs). Nurses have a unique understanding of patient needs, necessities, and experiences, which enables them to design more effective and user-friendly RCTs. Their insights are vital for Health Technology Assessment, improving the delivery of care, and enhancing patient satisfaction. Moreover, nurses heavily utilize and contribute to the Cochrane library — a reliable source of scientific evidence. By actively participating in this comprehensive resource, they provide relevant, high-quality, and inclusive research data, enhancing the quality and diversity of scholarly health discussions. Furthermore, the introduction and impact of nursing in Psychological intervention have brought about a transformation in patient care. By focusing on a holistic approach, nurses can address quality of life concerns and enhance overall health outcomes through their technical, interpersonal, and ethical expertise. Renowned nursing colleges, like the ones listed in the best nursing schools in New York, are contributing significantly towards health technology assessment's future by shaping nursing professionals who are well-versed with contemporary practice and technology. Their incorporation of innovative learning strategies merges technology, patient care, and research, preparing the next generation for the evolving healthcare landscape. In all, nursing's position in health technology assessment is pivotal to the future of health care and technology. By recognizing its valuable contribution, we can ensure a comprehensive, patient-focused, and efficient health sector.

Top Publications

  • Framework for the development and evaluation of complex interventions:gap analysis, workshop and consultation-informed update

    Kathryn Skivington;Lynsay Matthews;Sharon Anne Simpson;Peter Craig

    (2021)
    504 Citations
  • Smoking cessation medicines and e-cigarettes: a systematic review, network meta-analysis and cost-effectiveness analysis

    Kyla H Thomas;Michael N Dalili;Jose A Lopez-Lopez;Edna Keeney

    (2021)
    93 Citations
  • Psychological interventions to improve self-management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes: a systematic review.

    Kirsty Winkley;Rebecca Upsher;Daniel Stahl;Daniel Pollard

    (2020)
    87 Citations
  • Impact of video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy versus open lobectomy for lung cancer on recovery assessed using self-reported physical function: VIOLET RCT.

    (2022)
    68 Citations
  • High-sensitivity troponin assays for early rule-out of acute myocardial infarction in people with acute chest pain: a systematic review and economic evaluation.

    Marie Westwood;Bram Ramaekers;Sabine Grimm;Gill Worthy

    (2021)
    51 Citations
  • Oral splints for patients with temporomandibular disorders or bruxism: a systematic review and economic evaluation

    Philip Riley;Anne-Marie Glenny;Helen V Worthington;Elisabet Jacobsen

    (2020)
    47 Citations
  • Annual mammographic screening to reduce breast cancer mortality in women from age 40 years: long-term follow-up of the UK Age RCT

    Stephen Duffy;Daniel Vulkan;Howard Cuckle;Dharmishta Parmar

    (2020)
    40 Citations
  • Total versus partial knee replacement in patients with medial compartment knee osteoarthritis: the TOPKAT RCT.

    David J Beard;Loretta J Davies;Jonathan A Cook;Graeme MacLennan

    (2020)
    39 Citations
  • Active monitoring, radical prostatectomy and radical radiotherapy in PSA-detected clinically localised prostate cancer: the ProtecT three-arm RCT.

    Freddie C Hamdy;Jenny L Donovan;J Athene Lane;Malcolm Mason

    (2020)
    39 Citations
  • Best-practice prevention alone or with conventional or biological caries management for 3- to 7-year-olds: the FiCTION three-arm RCT

    Anne Maguire;Jan E. Clarkson;Gail Va Douglas;Vicky Ryan

    (2020)
    37 Citations

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