Structured consensus methods such as Nominal Group Technique (NGT), RAND-UCLA and the more popular Delphi Method are widely used in healthcare to define standards, understand best practice or to establish policies.
The Delphi Method is a systematic and iterative approach to communication used to generate definition, clarity and support based on expert opinions. Delphi panels can go up to hundreds, depending on projects’ needs, to ensure representation of a mix of perspectives. Usually involving rounds of anonymous questionnaires with controlled feedback, it is one of the most rapid ways to build new evidence and support advocacy. While the Delphi method itself provides methodological rigour, its effectiveness depends on how well Delphi panels are recruited and supported.
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