Testing the HTA core model: experiences from two pilot projects.
OBJECTIVE
The aim of this study was to analyze and describe process and outcomes of two pilot assessments based on the HTA Core Model, discuss the applicability of the model, and explore areas of development.


METHODS
Data were gathered from HTA Core Model and pilot Core HTA documents, their validation feedback, questionnaires to investigators, meeting minutes, emails, and discussions in the coordinating team meetings in the Finnish Office for Health Technology Assessment (FINOHTA).


RESULTS
The elementary structure of the HTA Core Model proved useful in preparing HTAs. Clear scoping and good coordination in timing and distribution of work would probably help improve applicability and avoid duplication of work.


CONCLUSIONS
The HTA Core Model can be developed into a platform that enables and encourages true HTA collaboration in terms of distribution of work and maximum utilization of a common pool of structured HTA information for national HTA reports.
Pasternack
Iris
I
Finnish Office for Health Technology Assessment, National Institute for Health and Welfare, P.O. Box 30, 00271 Helsinki, Finland. iris.pasternack@thl.fi
Anttila
Heidi
H
Mäkelä
Marjukka
M
Ikonen
Tuija
T
Räsänen
Pirjo
P
Lampe
Kristian
K
van Brabandt
Hans
H
Cleemput
Irina
I
de Laet
Chris
C
Marchetti
Marco
M
Refolo
Pietro
P
Sacchini
Dario
D
Kunz
Regina
R
Nordmann
Alain
A
Lühmann
Dagmar
D
Freyschuss
Bo
B
D005060:Europe; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D010865:Pilot Projects; D013673:Technology Assessment, Biomedical