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Delphi methodology in healthcare research: How to decide its appropriateness.
Nasa, Prashant; Jain, Ravi; Juneja, Deven.
  • Nasa P; Department of Critical Care Medicine, NMC Specialty Hospital, Dubai 00000, United Arab Emirates. dr.prashantnasa@hotmail.com.
  • Jain R; Critical Care Medicine, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, Jaipur 302001, Rajasthan, India.
  • Juneja D; Institute of Critical Care Medicine, Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi 110017, India.
World J Methodol ; 11(4): 116-129, 2021 Jul 20.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1332323
ABSTRACT
The Delphi technique is a systematic process of forecasting using the collective opinion of panel members. The structured method of developing consensus among panel members using Delphi methodology has gained acceptance in diverse fields of medicine. The Delphi methods assumed a pivotal role in the last few decades to develop best practice guidance using collective intelligence where research is limited, ethically/logistically difficult or evidence is conflicting. However, the attempts to assess the quality standard of Delphi studies have reported significant variance, and details of the process followed are usually unclear. We recommend systematic quality tools for evaluation of Delphi methodology; identification of problem area of research, selection of panel, anonymity of panelists, controlled feedback, iterative Delphi rounds, consensus criteria, analysis of consensus, closing criteria, and stability of the results. Based on these nine qualitative evaluation points, we assessed the quality of Delphi studies in the medical field related to coronavirus disease 2019. There was inconsistency in reporting vital elements of Delphi methods such as identification of panel members, defining consensus, closing criteria for rounds, and presenting the results. We propose our evaluation points for researchers, medical journal editorial boards, and reviewers to evaluate the quality of the Delphi methods in healthcare research.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Experimental Studies / Qualitative research / Systematic review/Meta Analysis Language: English Journal: World J Methodol Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Wjm.v11.i4.116

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Experimental Studies / Qualitative research / Systematic review/Meta Analysis Language: English Journal: World J Methodol Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Wjm.v11.i4.116