A comparative analysis of the vortal against its competitors reveals that while it shares some functionalities with existing tools, it offers unique features, such as custom bibliographies for HTA interest groups. Further research is suggested to determine user preferences for tools and functionalities in the field of HTA. The vortal's integration and efficiency set it apart from similar web platforms.

1. Vortal’s competitors have been identified
using a quick empirical search on the Web.
Functionalities have been identified by
consulting the website or their archive.
 While some existing content or functionalities are to be
found in other tools, some remain unique to the Vortal.
 Further research would be needed to evaluate the preferred
tool(s) and functionalities of people with interest in HTA.
 Cooperation could be further considered.
 The Vortal presents content and functionalities similar to other tools, but scope
and detailing level is different. Also, the Vortal often provides a better integration
resulting in more efficiency.
 The Vortal is the only Web platform to offer a service of publication of custom
bibliographies to the different HTAi Interest Sub Groups.
Contact:
Patrice.Chalon@kce.fgov.be
Belgian Health Care Knowledge Centre (KCE)
Patrice X. CHALON
Results
Conclusion
Methods
 To evaluate how the Vortal
compares with similar tools
available on the Web.
Objective
The HTAi Vortal: A Comparative Analysis
HTAi Vortal EUnetHTA IHE - HTA on
the net
INAHTA ISPOR
HTA producers Yes
Yes
(until 2016)
Yes Yes Yes
Selected resources Yes
Own
production
only
Yes No Yes
Guidance information
retrieval
Yes
Own
production
only
Links only No No
Jobs Link to page
Own calls
only
No No Yes
Internships Link to page As news No No Yes
Trainings in HTA Yes No No No Yes
Custom bibliographies
Interest groups
Yes No No No No
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