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

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Single pulse transcranial magnetic stimulation

Single pulse transcranial magnetic stimulation for the acute treatment or prevention of migraines.
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TER

March 2023

Complete

Remote digital pose estimation

Remote digital pose estimation for orthopaedic injury or surgery
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TER

March 2023

Complete

AI-assisted ultrasound

AI-assisted ultrasound for deep vein thrombosis
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TER

March 2023

In progress

Digital wound management tools

Digital tools for the monitoring and management of wounds.
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TER, EAR, GUI

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Photobiomodulation

Photobiomodulation for the prevention and treatment of oral mucositis associated with cancer treatment
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TER

March 2023

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Balloon dilation

Balloon dilation for chronic eustachian tube dysfunction
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March 2023

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Cyanoacrylate glue occlusion

Cyanoacrylate glue occlusion for varicose veins.
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February 2023

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Gracilis free-functioning muscle transfer

Gracilis free-functioning muscle transfer (FFMT) to restore upper limb function in brachial plexus injury
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TER

February 2023

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Ex-vivo lung perfusion

Ex-vivo lung perfusion for advanced pulmonary disease
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TER

February 2023

In progress

Percutaneous implantation of pulmonary artery pressure sensors

Percutaneous implantation of pulmonary artery pressure sensors for monitoring treatment of chronic heart failure.
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TER

February 2023

Complete

Stereotactic radiosurgery

Stereotactic radiosurgery for trigeminal neuralgia
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February 2023

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Liposuction for the treatment of chronic lymphoedema

Liposuction for the treatment of chronic lymphoedema
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February 2023

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Electrical stimulation for people with chronic respiratory conditions, chronic heart failure and chronic kidney disease

Electrical stimulation to improve muscle strength and associated outcomes for people with chronic respiratory conditions, chronic heart failure and chronic…
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TER

February 2023

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Endoscopic balloon dilation

Endoscopic balloon dilation for subglottic or tracheal stenosis
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February 2023

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Smartinhalers

Smartinhalers for people with asthma and other respiratory conditions
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TER

February 2023

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Personal SOS alarm wearables

Personal SOS alarm wearables for vulnerable and/or older people.
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TER

February 2023

Complete

Retinal-based AI-enabled tool

Retinal-based AI-enabled tool to triage people at risk of cardiovascular disease
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TER

February 2023

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Digital psychological therapies

Digitally delivered psychological therapies for the treatment of depression
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TER

February 2023

Complete

Electronic prescribing and medicines administration systems

Electronic prescribing and medicines administration systems for all secondary care inpatient and outpatient, including paediatric, settings.
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TER

February 2023

In progress

Solution-focused assessment tools

Solution-focused assessment tools for improving the management and treatment of people with severe mental illness within secondary mental health services.
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