@article{article_1786306, title={Health Technology Assessment and Horizon Scanning: A Review}, journal={Turkish Medical Journal}, volume={10}, pages={156–169}, year={2025}, DOI={10.70852/tmj.1786306}, author={Çınar, Şafak}, keywords={Sağlık Teknolojileri, Ufuk Tarama, Sağlık Bilgi sistemleri, Sağlık Yönetimi}, abstract={Concerns and uncertainties about the future have always posed challenges for societies. Identifying potential risks and taking preventive measures constitute key responsibilities for decision-makers. Horizon Scanning Systems are defined as tools that provide scientific foresight and guidance for policymakers. These systems are utilized not only in health but also in education, agriculture, and other sectors through technological assessment. Globally, horizon scanning has attracted particular attention in oncology, public health, and medical sciences more broadly. Designed to generate scientific insights into uncertainties and to guide preventive strategies, these systems play a critical role in the development of new technologies, especially in pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Horizon scanning has also been increasingly applied in stem cell research, occupying a notable place in literature. This study seeks to explore how horizon scanning systems, as information providers and analyzers, have been employed in the literature. A review was conducted, focusing on the past 25 years, during a period of rapid technological and scholarly advancement. In addition to global activities, studies carried out in Türkiye were also examined. Findings indicate that institutionalized and concrete efforts are particularly concentrated in the European region. Regarding the research question on Türkiye, no web-based studies specifically addressing the national context were identified. While institutional sources show that the topic has been recognized in Türkiye, a systematic structure has not yet been established. Official sources reveal an expressed interest in the subject; however, concrete steps are still required.}, number={4}, publisher={Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt Üniversitesi Yenimahalle Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi}