Welcome to the Mindset Extended Reality (XR) for digital mental health programme learning resources, which include three series: medical regulation, clinical evidence and lived experience involvement. Mindset-XR is helping to catalyse the growth of immersive digital mental health solutions in the UK, through funding, tailored support and training. It is delivered by Innovate UK and the Health Innovation Network South London (HIN).

This series focuses on medical regulation, with key insights from Hardian Health. Across 13 modules, we provide an accessible introduction to people and companies that want to learn more about medical device regulation, with a focus on XR devices. Each module offers a high-level overview of a different topic, including medical device regulation in the UK and EU, core medical device standards and overseas regulation. Each module includes additional resources to support your learning and a quiz to test your understanding.

Outline

Welcome to Module 11: Introducing health economic evaluation. In this section, we’re looking at what medical device manufacturers should consider when undertaking a health economic evaluation. Topics include:

  • An introduction to Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR)
    ○ The definition and key concepts of HEOR
    ○ The purpose and importance of health economic evaluation
  • An overview of the regulatory authority in popular markets for Health economic evaluation for digital healthcare

  • The role of HEOR in healthcare decision-making

  • Quiz – Multiple choice questions to test your understanding

Course materials

Read the course materials on Introducing health economic evaluation and take the quiz.