title: Testing the HTA core model: experiences from two pilot projects.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Finnish Office for Health Technology Assessment, National Institute for Health and Welfare, P.O. Box 30, 00271 Helsinki, Finland. iris.pasternack@thl.fi
authors.forename: Iris
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Pasternack
authors.forename: Heidi
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Anttila
authors.forename: Marjukka
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mäkelä
authors.forename: Tuija
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Ikonen
authors.forename: Pirjo
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Räsänen
authors.forename: Kristian
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Lampe
authors.forename: Hans
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: van Brabandt
authors.forename: Irina
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Cleemput
authors.forename: Chris
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: de Laet
authors.forename: Marco
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Marchetti
authors.forename: Pietro
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Refolo
authors.forename: Dario
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Sacchini
authors.forename: Regina
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kunz
authors.forename: Alain
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Nordmann
authors.forename: Dagmar
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Lühmann
authors.forename: Bo
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Freyschuss
mesh_terms: D005060:Europe; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D010865:Pilot Projects; D013673:Technology Assessment, Biomedical