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New IDERHA Public Forum podcast explores the growing role of Real-World Evidence in healthcare
How can real-world health data help improve healthcare decision-making across Europe? This important question is at the heart of the latest episode of the IDERHA Public Forum Podcast, featuring Bethany Shinkins and Ine Vandersmissen.
The discussion explores the increasing role of real-world data (RWD) and real-world evidence (RWE) in supporting healthcare decisions. The speakers highlight how traditional clinical trials, while essential, do not always capture the full diversity of patient experiences and how real-world evidence can complement existing research to provide a more complete picture.
The episode also examines the challenges and opportunities associated with using heterogeneous health data, including the need to build trust through transparency, scientific rigour, and meaningful patient involvement. In addition, Bethany and Ine discuss the recommendations developed within the IDERHA project to support the broader acceptance of real-world evidence in regulatory and health technology assessment (HTA) decision-making.
Through initiatives such as the IDERHA Public Forum, the project continues to encourage dialogue between patients, researchers, policymakers, and healthcare stakeholders, helping to shape the future of health data use and evidence generation in Europe.
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