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The Delphi technique: myths and realities
Journal of Advanced Nursing, 2003Aim. To outline the key concepts and principles of the Delphi technique. Methods. Reference is made to a selection of studies that illustrate a variety of methodological interpretations. Drawing on Heshusius's concept of ‘goodness criteria’, particular emphasis is given to the question of scientific merit and means of evaluation. Conclusion.
Catherine Powell
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The Delphi technique: A review
International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 2009Background The Delphi technique is an approach with much to offer health-care research. It was first devised by the RAND corporation in the 1950s and later, in the 1970s, was rediscovered by the nursing profession. Delphi is one of a range of consensus techniques, all of which fall under the broad classification of action research approaches.
Wesley Vernon
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2012
This chapter explores the Delphi technique, which is “a qualitative method for obtaining consensus among a group of experts” (Lewis-Beck et al, 2010). It usually seeks to obtain this consensus through “repeated iterations (usually by email) of anonymized opinions and of proposed compromise statements from the group moderator” (Bloor and Wood, 2006 ...
Chia-Chien Hsu, Brian A. Sandford
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This chapter explores the Delphi technique, which is “a qualitative method for obtaining consensus among a group of experts” (Lewis-Beck et al, 2010). It usually seeks to obtain this consensus through “repeated iterations (usually by email) of anonymized opinions and of proposed compromise statements from the group moderator” (Bloor and Wood, 2006 ...
Chia-Chien Hsu, Brian A. Sandford
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Nursing Standard, 1999
The Delphi survey technique has merit in both qualitative and quantitative research, but fewer researchers are using it. This article reviews the Delphi technique and its use in nursing, medical and allied health literature between 1981 and 1998. The strengths and weaknesses of the technique are discussed.
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The Delphi survey technique has merit in both qualitative and quantitative research, but fewer researchers are using it. This article reviews the Delphi technique and its use in nursing, medical and allied health literature between 1981 and 1998. The strengths and weaknesses of the technique are discussed.
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The Delphi technique: a critique
Journal of Advanced Nursing, 1987The development of the Delphi technique, as a survey method of research, and examples of its use are described. The technique's key characteristics, anonymity, use of experts and controlled feedback, are examined. The method's usefulness in structuring group communication for the discussion of specific issues and as an aid to policy making is discussed
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Project Appraisal, 1988
The Delphi technique allows experts to interact without much of the costs and psychological distortions of face-to-face meetings. It uses postal questionnaires and controlled feedback. It may sometimes help in obtaining a crude idea of other experts' expectations of, say, the impact of a project or other development.
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The Delphi technique allows experts to interact without much of the costs and psychological distortions of face-to-face meetings. It uses postal questionnaires and controlled feedback. It may sometimes help in obtaining a crude idea of other experts' expectations of, say, the impact of a project or other development.
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Advances in Nursing Science, 1984
The Delphi Technique is gaining popularity in the health care field, although no model has been presented to capture its sequential process. An attempt was made to trace its characteristics and to design such a model in order to clarify the process and to assist users of this technique.
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The Delphi Technique is gaining popularity in the health care field, although no model has been presented to capture its sequential process. An attempt was made to trace its characteristics and to design such a model in order to clarify the process and to assist users of this technique.
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The Delphi technique: a methodological discussion
Journal of Advanced Nursing, 1994As in nursing, recent curriculum reform in radiographer education has resulted in the development of undergraduate programmes, and a study referred to in this paper investigated the activities of supervising radiographers in support of the undergraduate curriculum.
P L, Williams, C, Webb
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The Australian journal of advanced nursing : a quarterly publication of the Royal Australian Nursing Federation, 1992
The Delphi technique is an easy-to-use research instrument which has become an accepted method of achieving consensus among individuals and experts. This paper describes its techniques, parameters for its successful application, variety of uses and some advantages and disadvantages.
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The Delphi technique is an easy-to-use research instrument which has become an accepted method of achieving consensus among individuals and experts. This paper describes its techniques, parameters for its successful application, variety of uses and some advantages and disadvantages.
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The Delphi Technique and Judgmental Forecasting
Climatic Change, 1987The Delphi technique for judgmental forecasting by expert groups is described and the controversy surrounding its use is summarized. The technique clearly does not eliminate all unwanted psychological effects on group judgment. Furthermore, the design of most Delphi studies makes it impossible to separate the signal from the noise in expert judgment. A
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