Selecting a Journal to Share Results of a Delphi Method Study
Selecting a Journal to Share Results of a Delphi Method Study One of the objectives in the Medical Affairs plan is to generate evidence and subsequently disseminate it to the target audience, supporting positive changes in healthcare.1 The Delphi method is a promising technique for collecting expert opinions on a given research question.2 Based…
How the Delphi method fits within the Medical Affairs plan
How the Delphi method fits within the Medical Affairs plan Evidence-based healthcare practices exist for the management of a variety of diseases and conditions. Traditionally, the main aim of clinical studies is to improve efficacy and safety results to guarantee the enhanced quality of life and patient outcomes.1 However, variability of approaches in the…
3 ways the Delphi Method and other consensus techniques support MedTech
The adoption of a MedTech innovation relies not only on demonstrating positive results from clinical trials, but also heavily on the strategy for positioning within a specific context to enable better patient outcomes. Evidence development is therefore a priority, from the design phase and throughout the life cycle of the product.1 This ensures decisions that…
Can the Delphi method be used to engage with patients?
Can the Delphi method be used to engage with patients? It is well established that the Delphi method can be used to engage clinicians and drive the development of optimal care standards 1–4. By gathering the opinions of a panel of experts over multiple rounds of feedback, the Delphi method allows for consensus building,…
Finding the Right Delphi Consensus Provider for Pharma Supported Studies
Finding the Right Delphi Consensus Provider for Pharma Supported Studies The Delphi Consensus method is widely recognised as a valuable approach to generate expert opinion-based evidence. While it offers both speed and credibility, the highly structured approach required means that success hinges on the expertise of the team leading the research. As a pharmaceutical…
The Use of Delphi Consensus within Evidence-Based Medicine
The Use of Delphi Consensus within Evidence-Based Medicine What is evidence-based medicine and what steps does it include? Evidence-based medicine is an approach to systematise data at an appropriate level to make changes in healthcare.1 It includes five steps (Figure 1).1,2 Figure 1. Steps of evidenced-based medicine1,2 The initial step in…
How to Maximise Publication Success with Peer-Reviewers
How to Maximise Publication Success with Peer-Reviewers Practical Recommendations with a Focus on Delphi Consensus About the author Angela Di Emidio holds a PhD in Dermatovereology and an MSc in Pharmacology. A Senior Content Lead at Triducive, she also has experience as a peer reviewer of articles for Interdisciplinary Health and Social Care…
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…