Reports & Guidance

We publish three different types of report:

Topic Exploration Report (TER) – A TER is published once the initial evidence search on a topic has been carried out. The TER is presented  to the HTW Assessment Group who decide whether the topic should be accepted onto the HTW work programme.

Evidence Appraisal Report (EAR) – Once a topic is accepted onto the HTW work programme, the HTW researchers complete a rapid review of the available evidence on the topic, assess the evidence and draft an EAR. This is reviewed by the topic referrer, independent experts and the HTW Assessment Group before being finalised.

Guidance (GUI) – Guidance on whether the evidence supports adoption of a technology in Wales is produced by the HTW Appraisal Panel which appraises the evidence available in the EAR  alongside expert, patient and public input. The guidance summaries the key evidence and and any implications for the health and social care sectors in Wales.

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251 reports & guidance

TER, EAR, GUI

September 2023

Complete

Control contact lenses and spectacles

Control contact lenses and spectacles for the treatment of myopia in children
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September 2023

In progress

FloSeal in the treatment of epistaxis

FloSeal is a bioresorbable topical haemostatic agent which can be used in the treatment of epistaxis (nosebleeds) if first aid…
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TER

September 2023

In progress

Artificial intelligence assisted tools for prostate cancer diagnosis using whole slide biopsy images

Approximately 90,000 men undergo prostate biopsy to diagnose prostate cancer each year in the UK. Artificial intelligence assisted tools have…
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TER

September 2023

In progress

Digital cognitive assessment tools

Digital cognitive assessment tools to detect early-stage impairment caused by neurodegenerative disorders
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TER

September 2023

Complete

Robot-assisted benign gynaecological surgery

Some non-cancerous gynaecological conditions, such as endometriosis, may require surgical treatment. Robot-assisted surgery may be used instead of conventional open…
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September 2023

Complete

Pre-emptive pharmacogenetic (PGx) testing using a multiple gene panel to guide treatment and reduce adverse drug reactions

Pharmacogenetics (also referred to as pharmacogenomics; PGx) is the study of how a person's genes affect their response to medications.…
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TER

September 2023

Complete

Hyperspectral imaging for the detection of cutaneous melanoma

Hyperspectral imaging may be used to assess pigmented skin lesions to aid diagnosis of benign lesions or malignant melanomas. Hyperspectral…
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TER

September 2023

Complete

Photobiomodulation therapy for dry age-related macular degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in people over 50 years old. Dry AMD affects…
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TER

September 2023

Complete

Digital tools for the remote assessment of visual acuity

Distance visual acuity assessment is one of the most frequently performed examinations of visual function, involving the use of eye…
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TER

June 2023

In progress

AI-assisted endoscopy for gastrointestinal cancer

Artificial Intelligence (AI)-assisted endoscopy in the detection of gastrointestinal cancer and pre-cancerous conditions.
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TER

June 2023

Complete

IVUS (Intravascular ultrasound)

IVUS (Intravascular ultrasound) to guide percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for people with cardiovascular conditions
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TER

June 2023

Complete

Urolon, a bioresorbable urethral bulking agent

Urolon, a bioresorbable urethral bulking agent for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) among adult females.
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June 2023

Complete

MeMed BV testing to differentiate between bacterial and viral infections

MeMed BV testing to differentiate between acute bacterial and viral infection of the respiratory tract in the Hospital setting.
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TER

June 2023

Complete

Smart peak flow meters

Smart peak flow meters for monitoring asthma.
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TER

June 2023

In progress

MyDiabetesMyWay

MyDiabetesMyWay, a digital tool for diabetes management and education
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June 2023

Complete

Internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy in people with breast cancer

Internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy for mild-to-moderate depression or anxiety in people with breast cancer and survivors of breast cancer.
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TER

June 2023

Complete

Spinal cord stimulation

Spinal cord stimulation for adults with chronic chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy.
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TER, EAR, GUI

June 2023

Complete

Wearable cardioverter defibrillators

Wearable cardioverter defibrillators for people at risk of cardiac death
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TER

April 2023

In progress

Low energy contact X-ray brachytherapy (CXB)

Low energy contact X-ray brachytherapy (CXB) for the treatment of early stage rectal cancer
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TER

March 2023

Complete

Digital companion robots

Digital companion robots to deliver remote care
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