Web-based Toolkit for European Collaboration on Evidence Generation
A web-based platform developed to support collaboration among HTA agencies in Europe by sharing information about evidence generation for promising health technologies. It enables structured requests and responses for data, aiming to improve decision-making on adopting new health technologies.
At a glance
Use when
Planning or conducting joint or coordinated HTA processes,Seeking to avoid duplication in evidence generation,Needing to share information on emerging health technologies,Supporting early dialogue between HTA bodies
Avoid when
Collaborative information sharing is not a priority,Stakeholders are unwilling to disclose evidence plans or data,No commitment to maintain or use the platform regularly
Inputs
Structured information from HTA agencies on evidence generation needs, ongoing studies, or available data for promising health technologies
Outputs
Centralized, standardized information accessible to collaborating HTA agencies to inform decision-making and coordination
How it works
Developed within the EUnetHTA Project's Work Package 7, the toolkit defines three collaboration levels: information sharing, coordinated action, and joint action. It includes standardized forms for requesting and sharing information, and an online database to store submissions. The system was piloted on 21 technologies and integrated into a functional website to support cross-national HTA collaboration.
- HTA domains
- Clinical Effectiveness, Organisational aspects, Patient and Social Aspects
- Assumptions
- HTA agencies are willing to share timely, accurate, and updated information; regular use of the platform ensures its utility and sustainability
- Strengths
- Promotes transparency and reduces duplication; supports early coordination across jurisdictions; standardized forms enhance comparability and clarity of shared information
- Limitations
- Effectiveness depends on consistent participation and data input from EUnetHTA partners; limited impact if adoption or usage is low
- Also known as
- EUnetHTA Web-based Toolkit, WP7 Web-based Toolkit
Questions this answers
- › How can HTA agencies collaborate to generate evidence on promising health technologies?
- › What types of structured collaboration facilitate evidence generation?
- › How can information about ongoing or planned evidence generation be shared across countries?
- › What tools support standardized information exchange between HTA bodies?
- › How can duplication of evidence generation efforts be avoided?
- › What mechanisms enable joint or coordinated HTA decision-making based on shared evidence?
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