The Full Value of Vaccine Assessments (FVVA) : a framework for assessing and communicating the value of vaccines for investment and introduction decision-making
Hutubessy, Raymond and Lauer, Jeremy A. and Giersing, Birgitte and Sim, So Yoon and Jit, Mark and Kaslow, David and Botwright, Siobhan (2023) The Full Value of Vaccine Assessments (FVVA) : a framework for assessing and communicating the value of vaccines for investment and introduction decision-making. BMC Medicine, 21 (1). 229. ISSN 1741-7015 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-023-02929-0)
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Abstract
Background: Several economic obstacles can deter the development and use of vaccines. This can lead to limited product options for some diseases, delays in new product development, and inequitable access to vaccines. Although seemingly distinct, these obstacles are actually interrelated and therefore need to be addressed through a single over-arching strategy encompassing all stakeholders. Methods: To help overcome these obstacles, we propose a new approach, the Full Value of Vaccines Assessments (FVVA) framework, to guide the assessment and communication of the value of a vaccine. The FVVA framework is designed to facilitate alignment across key stakeholders and to enhance decision-making around investment in vaccine development, policy-making, procurement, and introduction, particularly for vaccines intended for use in low- and middle-income countries. Results: The FVVA framework has three key elements. First, to enhance assessment, existing value-assessment methods and tools are adapted to include broader benefits of vaccines as well as opportunity costs borne by stakeholders. Second, to improve decision-making, a deliberative process is required to recognize the agency of stakeholders and to ensure country ownership of decision-making and priority setting. Third, the FVVA framework provides a consistent and evidence-based approach that facilitates communication about the full value of vaccines, helping to enhance alignment and coordination across diverse stakeholders. Conclusions: The FVVA framework provides guidance for stakeholders organizing global-level efforts to promote investment in vaccines that are priorities for LMICs. By providing a more holistic view of the benefits of vaccines, its application also has the potential to encourage greater take-up by countries, thereby leading to more sustainable and equitable impacts of vaccines and immunization programmes.
ORCID iDs
Hutubessy, Raymond, Lauer, Jeremy A. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0652-0691, Giersing, Birgitte, Sim, So Yoon, Jit, Mark, Kaslow, David and Botwright, Siobhan;-
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Item type: Article ID code: 86041 Dates: DateEvent4 July 2023Published8 June 2023Accepted18 October 2022SubmittedSubjects: Medicine > Public aspects of medicine > Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
Social Sciences > Industries. Land use. Labor > Risk ManagementDepartment: Strathclyde Business School > Management Science Depositing user: Pure Administrator Date deposited: 05 Jul 2023 12:57 Last modified: 18 Sep 2024 03:40 URI: https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/86041