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Methodological Issues In Nursing Research. The Delphi technique: myths and realities

Methodological Issues In Nursing Research. The Delphi technique: myths and realities
Methodological Issues In Nursing Research. The Delphi technique: myths and realities
Aim. To outline the key concepts and principles of the Delphi technique.
Methods. Reference is made to a selection of studies that illustrate a variety of methodological interpretations. Drawing on Heshusius's concept of 'goodness criteria', particular emphasis is given to the question of scientific merit and means of evaluation.
Conclusion. Although the technique should be used with caution, it appears to be an established method of harnessing the opinions of an often diverse group of experts on practice-related problems.
Delphi, critique, consensus, expert panel, data analysis, goodness criteria, nursing research
0309-2402
376-382
Powell, C.
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Powell, C.
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Powell, C. (2003) Methodological Issues In Nursing Research. The Delphi technique: myths and realities. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 41 (4), 376-382.

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Aim. To outline the key concepts and principles of the Delphi technique.
Methods. Reference is made to a selection of studies that illustrate a variety of methodological interpretations. Drawing on Heshusius's concept of 'goodness criteria', particular emphasis is given to the question of scientific merit and means of evaluation.
Conclusion. Although the technique should be used with caution, it appears to be an established method of harnessing the opinions of an often diverse group of experts on practice-related problems.

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Published date: 2003
Keywords: Delphi, critique, consensus, expert panel, data analysis, goodness criteria, nursing research

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Local EPrints ID: 9577
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/9577
ISSN: 0309-2402
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Date deposited: 04 Oct 2004
Last modified: 27 Apr 2022 04:18

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Author: C. Powell

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