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Application of the Delphi technique in healthcare maintenance [PDF]

, 2017
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the research design, issues and considerations in the application of the Delphi technique to identify, refine and rate the critical success factors and performance measures in maintenance-associated ...
Akintoye, Akintola, Liyanage, Champika Lasanthi, Njuangang, Stanley   +2 more
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Guidelines for nutrition in adults with head and neck cancer: The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition

Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Head and neck cancer represents the seventh most common cancer diagnosis globally. Maintaining sufficient nutrition is important for preventing malnutrition (undernutrition) and muscle wasting, which contribute to worse outcomes, although many patients are unable to maintain adequate oral intake throughout treatment.
Nicole Kiss, Merran Findlay, Jacqui Frowen, Whitney E. Lewis, Jeannine Mills, Anurag K. Singh, David D. Church, Jacob T. Mey, Sarah Peterson, Kathleen Aguzzi, Sarah Bellini, Maria Paula Villela Coelho, Laura Cordwin, Michael Duffy, Shanna Hager, Manpreet S. Mundi, Michael Owen‐Michaane, Kathleen Price, Heather Stanner, Bridget Storm, Malika Udagedara, Liam McKeever   +21 more
wiley   +1 more source

Identifying and Prioritizing Factors Influencing the Success of Information Technology Projects Using Hierarchical Analysis Technique in the National South Oil Company of Iran [PDF]

سیاست نامه علم و فناوری, 2019
The purpose of this research is to identify and prioritize the factors affecting the success of information technology projects using a hierarchical analysis technique in the National South Oil Company of Iran.
Ahmad Makvandi, Fariba Nazari
doaj  

Using the Delphi Technique to Search for Empirical Measures of Local Planning Agency Power [PDF]

, 2005
This paper shows how the Delphi technique was used to conceptualize and operationalize local planning agency power. In the first of two Delphi studies, twelve scholars suggested four dimensions of agency power: legal authority, degree of control ...
Ali, Amal K.
core   +1 more source

Standardised method for reporting exercise programmes : protocol for a modified Delphi study [PDF]

, 2014
Introduction Exercise is integral to health across the lifespan and important for people with chronic health conditions. A systematic review of exercise trials for chronic conditions reported suboptimal descriptions of the evaluated interventions and ...
Buchbinder, Rachelle, Dionne, Clermont E., Slade, Susan E., Underwood, Martin   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Reframing and Taming Uncertainty: A Qualitative Study on Self‐Affirmation Interventions for Supporting Coping With Entrepreneurs' Insecurity

Strategic Change, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Self‐affirmation interventions (SAIs) have garnered increasing interest from both practitioners and scholars due to their potential to help working adults cope with uncertainty and job insecurity. This interest is particularly relevant for entrepreneurs, who frequently face high levels of uncertainty and lack the organizational support ...
Alexandra Jussli, Martin Schwarz
wiley   +1 more source

Auxiliary Companies of the Horticultural Sector as a Competitiveness Element: The Case of Almeria (Spain) [PDF]

, 2019
The horticultural model of Almeria (Spain) based on the operation of greenhouses is an international reference and has been considered as an economic miracle.
Milán García, Juan, Pablo Valenciano, Jaime de, Ruiz Real, José Luis, Torres Arriaza, José Antonio, Uribe Toril, Juan   +4 more
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Brazilian Society of Surgical Oncology: Guidelines and Consensus Statement for Palliative Surgery in Oncology

Journal of Surgical Oncology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background and Objective Palliative surgery in oncology aims to relieve symptoms, improve quality of life, and respect patient autonomy in advanced cancer. This study aimed to develop evidence‐based recommendations for safely indicating and performing palliative surgeries in Brazil, considering clinical, ethical, and multidisciplinary aspects.
Audrey Cabral Ferreira de Oliveira, Jordana Henz Hammes, Isabela Maria Alves de Almeida Oliva, Lara Andrade Mendes Mangieri, Ronald Enrique Delgado Bocanegra, Marcos Gonçalves Adriano Junior, Ana Caroline Fonseca Alves, Eliel Oliveira de Araujo, Jairo Cerqueira de Almeida Teixeira, Patricia Isabel Bahia Mendes Freire, Larissa de Jesus Almeida, Raquel Lacerda Dantas de Farias, Heládio Feitosa e Castro Neto, Alexandre Ferreira Oliveira, Reitan Ribeiro, Rodrigo Nascimento Pinheiro   +15 more
wiley   +1 more source

The art of the Delphi technique: highlighting its scientific merit

Health SA Gesondheid: Journal of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, 2007
The initial use of the Delphi technique was forecasting in order to be able to plan ahead. Opsomming Die aanvanklike toepassing van die Delphi-tegniek was voorspelling met die doel om vooruit te kan beplan.
Emmerentia du Plessis, Susara P Human
doaj   +1 more source

Boost Approaches in Patients Undergoing Postoperative Radiotherapy

Journal of Surgical Oncology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The use of breast conservation surgery for early‐stage breast cancer is common, and adjuvant radiotherapy is often recommended to reduce the risk of ipsilateral breast tumor recurrence. Historical trials have used sequential boost techniques with favorable outcomes with reduction in local recurrence and acceptable cosmetic outcomes.
Abigail Pepin, Neil D. Almeida, Simon Fung‐Kee‐Fung, Megan Kassick, Neil K. Taunk, Gary M. Freedman   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source