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 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? 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…
The importance of a strong Delphi survey 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 actioned. The survey stage of…
How Delphi Method Outputs Can Be Developed The Delphi method is a robust and credible method to generate evidence to get better decisions actioned. This real-world evidence solution enlists advocacy by design as the expert panel (who currently work in the given field) align behind a common issue, problem, or opportunity and galvanises key, actionable…
“This will hopefully transform patient care in the UK”
“A great piece of work”
“There is now so much weight of opinion that payers don’t have any reason to say “no”
“This now provides clear focus in an area that has been confused for a long time”
“This will add to the evidence base that will inform future practice across the the EU”
“A great support to transform future surgery across the EU”