@article{ef3540409fac11df928f000ea68e967b,
title = "Testing the HTA core model: experiences from two pilot projects",
abstract = "OBJECTIVES: 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.",
author = "Iris Pasternack and Heidi Anttila and Marjukka M{\"a}kel{\"a} and Tuija Ikonen and Pirjo R{\"a}s{\"a}nen and Kristian Lampe and {van Brabandt}, Hans and Irina Cleemput and {de Laet}, Chris and Marco Marchetti and Pietro Refolo and Dario Sacchini and Regina Kunz and Alain Nordmann and Dagmar L{\"u}hmann and Bo Freyschuss and {European network for Health Technology Assessment (EUnetHTA)}",
note = "Keywords: Europe; Evaluation Studies as Topic; Models, Theoretical; Pilot Projects; Technology Assessment, Biomedical",
year = "2009",
doi = "10.1017/S026646230999064X",
language = "English",
volume = "25 Suppl 2",
pages = "21--7",
journal = "International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care",
issn = "0266-4623",
publisher = "Cambridge University Press",
}