The Delphi Method: 3 Ways It Supports Healthcare Innovations
The Delphi method: a highly effective approach to understand & assimilate expert opinion The Delphi method is a systematic research approach that supports groups of experts to converge on agreement through iterative rounds of controlled feedback. The method originated in the late 1940’s as a forecasting tool to inform the use and impact of…
5 Biggest Challenges for Delphi Consensus
5 Biggest Challenges for Delphi Consensus Having delivered Delphi consensus for healthcare evidence-generation for the past 10 years, our team has learned to anticipate specific challenges that may arise during the process. Here are 5 of the biggest challenges to overcome when leading a Delphi Consensus: 1. Defining the Objectives of a Delphi Consensus…
Is a Delphi Study Right for You?
Is a Delphi Study Right for You? What is the Delphi Method? The Delphi method or Delphi technique is a systematic, structured communication technique which relies on a panel of experts. It can be employed to achieve expert consensus where there is a weight of opinion or a lack of empiric evidence. Delphi consensus studies…
How to design a Delphi survey? 6 Tips for an impactful study
How to design a Delphi survey? 6 Tips for an impactful study A Delphi consensus study is a methodical approach towards gaining structured, anonymised expert opinion on a topic that may suffer currently from conflicting, ambiguous or absent evidence. It provides citable, credible evidence that can be used to campaign for better decisions to be…
Step-by-Step Guide to Using the Delphi Technique
Step by Step guide to using the Delphi Technique What is the Delphi technique? The Delphi Technique is a structured consensus-building approach that gathers expert opinion through a series of questionnaires. By engaging a panel of knowledgeable stakeholders, such as clinicians, system leaders, or patient advocates, and facilitating structured rounds of feedback, the Delphi…