<i>The use of the Delphi as a research approach</i>

Mead, Donna; Moseley, Laurence

doi:10.7748/nr2001.07.8.4.4.c6162

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“…Although good reliability has been demonstrated with consensus techniques using groups with similar professional compositions, variations could produce different results . For example, Delphi studies conducted with 'expert' practitioners increasingly include service user representatives on the panel (Mead and Moseley 2001;Baker et al, 2006), but this study did not. While not experts in the technique itself, service users potentially bring a unique perspective on the types of skills required to be an excellent practitioner.…”

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confidence: 93%

“…Sampling is a fundamental methodological concern when using Delphi technique, as credibility depends on the perceived expertise of the panel (Green et al, 1999;Mead and Moseley, 2001;Cornick, 2006;Keeney et al, 2010). The panel's expertise was of fundamental importance to achieving the local aims of the research in supporting an innovative midwifery role expansion.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Standards for midwife practitioners of external cephalic version: A Delphi study

Walker¹,

Perilakalathil²,

Moore³

et al. 2015

Midwifery

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 93%

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confidence: 99%

Standards for midwife practitioners of external cephalic version: A Delphi study

Walker¹,

Perilakalathil²,

Moore³

et al. 2015

Midwifery

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“…In this way a focused, in depth exploration of the area in question can develop and/or a consensus can be reached, should it be required (Skulmoski et al, 2007). Additionally the transparent and specified process of the Delphi technique means that not only can the study be fully auditable by others (Mead & Moseley, 2001), but also that, due to the collaborative nature of the methodology, panel members can repeatedly check their disseminated comments for accuracy throughout the study (Skulmoski et al, 2007), adding validity to the study through participant validation (Silverman, 2006, p. 292). I therefore decided that using the Delphi technique would produce focused and rich material that would thoroughly illuminate supervision issues for therapists working with trauma.…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Supervising counsellors and psychotherapists who work with trauma: a Delphi study

West

2010

British Journal of Guidance & Counselling

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In this study the Delphi technique was used to identify the main supervision issues that require attention and consideration when supervising counsellors and psychotherapists working with trauma. A panel of supervisors, who were additionally experienced in working with trauma in adulthood, completed a series of three questionnaires comprising two qualitative and one quantitative round. Themes and key concepts were identified from the data, and the respondents rated the importance of the themes using a visual analogue scale. This iterative process identified areas where there was consensus amongst the respondents and areas where contention was apparent. The results revealed significant issues pertinent to the supervision of trauma therapists, with a particularly strong emphasis around training, experience and organisational issues. Directions for further research emerging from the study are also discussed.

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“…This method enables the researcher to utilise the views and opinions of a group of recognised experts in the field of study. 6 A Delphi study typically consists of a number of phases, but there are no strict criteria for the way in which it is organised; 7 we used a four-stage mixed methods approach. Ethical approval to conduct the study was obtained from the Plymouth University Ethics Committee.…”

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confidence: 99%

A Delphi study to determine the European core curriculum for Master programmes in genetic counselling

Skirton¹,

Barnoy

Ingvoldstad

et al. 2013

Eur J Hum Genet

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Genetic counsellors have been working in some European countries for at least 30 years. Although there are great disparities between the numbers, education, practice and acceptance of these professionals across Europe, it is evident that genetic counsellors and genetic nurses in Europe are working autonomously within teams to deliver patient care. The aim of this study was to use the Delphi research method to develop a core curriculum to guide the educational preparation of these professionals in Europe. The Delphi method enables the researcher to utilise the views and opinions of a group of recognised experts in the field of study; this study consisted of four phases. Phases 1 and 4 consisted of expert workshops, whereas data were collected in phases 2 and 3 (n ¼ 35) via online surveys. All participants in the study were considered experts in the field of genetic counselling. The topics considered essential for genetic counsellor training have been organised under the following headings: (1) counselling; (2) psychological issues; (3) medical genetics; (4) human genetics; (5) ethics, law and sociology; (6) professional practice; and (7) education and research. Each topic includes the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to enable genetic counsellors to develop competence. In addition, it was considered by the experts that clinical practice should comprise 50% of the educational programme. The core Master programme curriculum will enable current courses to be assessed and inform the design of future educational programmes for European genetic counsellors.

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The use of the Delphi as a research approach

Cited by 90 publications

References 12 publications

Standards for midwife practitioners of external cephalic version: A Delphi study

Standards for midwife practitioners of external cephalic version: A Delphi study

Supervising counsellors and psychotherapists who work with trauma: a Delphi study

A Delphi study to determine the European core curriculum for Master programmes in genetic counselling

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