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Evidence for better health care and social services

Effectiveness, complications, and health economic and ethical aspects of preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A) during in vitro fertilisation (IVF)

The scientific evidence shows a comparable number of live births after in vitro fertilisation (IVF) with or without preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A).

Occupational Exposures and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

A systematic review. Research shows that there is an association between occupational exposure to airborne substances and increased occurrence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

About SBU

An independent national agency, tasked by the government with assessing health care and social service interventions from a broad perspective, covering medical, economic, ethical and social aspects.

Method

SBU conducts its projects using a systematic methodology, in line with international guidelines. Here you can find information on the different components of our methodology, together with additional links.

Critical appraisal tools and checklists

We have collected tools for assessing risk of bias in various types of studies as well as SBU's guidelines to assess ethical aspects of interventions.

The Egon Jonsson Award

”The transition of assessing health technologies to social interventions in Sweden" is the title of a paper written by Sophie Werkö, Titti Mattsson, Sofia Tranæus, Pernilla Östlund, and Knut Sundell that has been shortlisted for the Egon Jonsson Award at HTAi in Buenos Aires.