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Systematic reviews play an increasingly important role in healthcare policy and governance

Health technology assessments are no longer limited to assessing specific interventions. Internationally, they are increasingly viewed as a strategic process for converting evidence into policy.

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New training module for patient representatives in Sweden on the HTA regulation released

A new online training module on the HTA Regulation (HTAR) is now available. Developed by SBU in collaboration with EUPATI Sweden, it is primarily aimed at Swedish patient representatives who want to contribute to the HTAR process. HTAR is an EU regulation that enables joint assessments of new medicines and certain advanced medical devices across EU member states.
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Evidence reports on post-COVID condition

These reports and evidence summaries have been produced by SBU as part of government assignments on post-COVID condition (long covid). The reports cover a variety of topics, such as physical exercise and other treatment and rehabilitation modalities, vaccination, and other issues relevant to the healthcare and support of individuals with post-COVID condition.
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Workplace harassment, and violence or threats and its associations with mental ill health

SBU has conducted an umbrella review based on 19 systematic reviews that were published between 2015 and 2025. These systematic reviews examined associations between workplace bullying, sexual harassment, or discrimination, as well as threats and violence, and mental ill health outcomes. The outcomes include symptoms of depression, anxiety, burnout, and PTSD.
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Interventions to strengthen foster family care

Certain interventions to strengthen foster family care may have positive effects for children in care. Promising results include improved mental health and attachment security, as well as reduced serious behavior problems, such as fewer days spent in locked units.
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This section presents our ongoing projects with brief details on their background, purpose, and estimated completion.

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About SBU

SBU is a government authority under the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs with a mission to conduct independent scientific assessments of methods and interventions across several fields.

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.

INSIA, International Network for Social Intervention Assessment

A network providing global leadership in social work and social welfare. We evaluate interventions, collaborate on projects, and share methodological work to support evidence-based decision-making worldwide

SBU and the HTA Regulation

This section outlines the HTA Regulation (HTAR) and SBU’s role in its implementation at both EU and national level.

Support materials for a scientific approach

Explore SBU’s digital support material on the scientific approach. Available in Swedish for everyone.

Articles in scientific journals

A series of scientific articles derived from SBU’s project work, offering peer‑reviewed publications that summarize key findings, methods, and conclusions. The articles are listed in chronological order.