Consensus priority research questions in gastrointestinal and endoscopic surgery in the year 2020: results of a SAGES Delphi study

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Garfinkle ◽  
Rebecca P. Petersen ◽  
Chris DuCoin ◽  
Maria S. Altieri ◽  
Rajesh Aggarwal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Endoscopic Surgery ◽  
Delphi Study ◽  
Research Questions

scholarly journals Personality disorders in older adults: expert opinion as a first step toward evaluating the criterion validity of an informant questionnaire (HAP)

2013 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 173-174 ◽  
Author(s):  
H.P.J. Barendse ◽  
G. Rossi ◽  
S.P.J. Van Alphen
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Personality Disorders ◽  
Delphi Study ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Criterion Validity ◽  
Personality Questionnaire ◽  
Measurement Instruments ◽  
Validated Questionnaires ◽  
Dsm Iv ◽  
Research Questions

There is a lack of validated questionnaires for screening personality disorders (PDs) in older adults (e.g. Van Alphen et al., 2012). The development of measurement instruments is hampered because the criteria of DSM-IV-TR PD are not age-neutral that might lead to over- and underdiagnosis (Balsis et al., 2007). As far as we know only three measurement instruments have been specifically developed for older adults, including the Hetero- Anamnestic Personality questionnaire (HAP; Barendse et al., 2013). However, we did not find any articles concerning the criterion validity of all ten PDs in an elderly population. In this Delphi study, a panel of experts examined two research questions: (1) To what extend are the items of the HAP age-neutral? (2) Does the HAP detect all ten specific PD's of DSM-IV-TR, based on qualitative research?

scholarly journals Consensus on research priorities for Essex & Herts Air Ambulance: a Delphi study

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah McLachlan ◽  
Hilary Bungay
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Delphi Study ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Research Priorities ◽  
Clinical Work ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
Consensus Methods ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Air Ambulance ◽  
Research Questions

Abstract Background Consensus methods such as the Delphi technique have been used widely for research priority setting in health care. Within pre-hospital emergency medicine, such approaches have helped to establish national and international research priorities. However, in a dynamic field such as pre-hospital critical care, it is necessary to regularly review the continued relevance of findings. Further, considering the variability between pre-hospital critical care providers, it is also important to determine priorities at the local level. Essex & Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT) sought to develop a five-year research strategy that aligns with their clinical work streams and organisational priorities. Methods All staff and Trustees were invited to participate in an online Delphi study with three Rounds. The Delphi was administered via email and Online Surveys software. The first Round invited participants to submit up to five research questions that they felt were of greatest importance to EHAAT  to advance the care provided to patients. In Round 2, participants were asked to rate the importance of questions from Round 1, while Round 3 required participants to rank questions that were prioritised in Round 2 in order of importance. Results 22 participants submitted a total of 86 research questions in Round 1, which were reduced to 69 questions following deduplication and refinement. 11 participants rated the importance of the questions in Round 2, resulting in 14 questions being taken forward to Round 3. Following the ranking exercise in Round 3, completed by 12 participants, a top five research priorities were identified. The question deemed most important was “How does a pre-hospital doctor-paramedic team affect the outcome of patients with severe head injuries?”. Conclusions The top five research priorities identified through the Delphi process will inform EHAAT’s research strategy. Findings suggest that there is still work to be done in addressing research priorities described in previous literature.

scholarly journals Evaluation Criteria for Interactive E-Books for Open and Distance Learning

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aras BOZKURT ◽  
Mujgan BOZKAYA
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Method ◽  
Delphi Study ◽  
Delphi Technique ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Heuristic Inquiry ◽  
Mixed Method Study ◽  
Final Phase ◽  
Open And Distance Learning ◽  
Research Questions

<p>The aim of this mixed method study is to identify evaluation criteria for interactive e-books. To find answers for the research questions of the study, both quantitative and qualitative data were collected through a four-round Delphi study with a panel consisting of 30 experts. After that, a total of 20 interactive e-books were examined with heuristic inquiry methodology. In the final phase, the results of the Delphi technique and the heuristic inquiry results were integrated. As a result, four themes, 15 dimensions, and 37 criteria were developed for interactive e-books. Lastly, the results and their implications are discussed in this paper and suggestions for further research are presented.</p>

scholarly journals Service operations: what’s next?

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joy M. Field ◽  
Liana Victorino ◽  
Ryan W. Buell ◽  
Michael J. Dixon ◽  
Susan Meyer Goldstein ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Research ◽  
Delphi Study ◽  
Service Management ◽  
Leading Edge ◽  
Service Operations ◽  
Research Topics ◽  
Ongoing Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Research Themes ◽  
Research Questions

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present exciting and innovative research questions in service operations that are aligned with eight key themes and related topics determined by the Journal of Service Management (JOSM) Service Operations Expert Research Panel. By offering a good number of such research questions, this paper provides a broad range of ideas to spur conceptual and empirical research related to service operations and encourage the continued creation of deep knowledge within the field, as well as collaborative research across disciplines that develops and incorporates insights from service operations. Design/methodology/approach Based on a Delphi study, described in the companion article, “Service Operations: What Have We Learned?,” the panel identified eight key research themes in service operations where leading-edge research is being done or has yet to be done (Victorino et al., 2018). In this paper, three or four topics within each theme are selected and multiple questions for each topic are proposed to guide research efforts. The topics and questions, while wide-ranging, are only representative of the many ongoing research opportunities related to service operations. Findings The field of service operations has many interesting research topics and questions that are largely unexplored. Furthermore, these research areas are not only increasingly integrative across multiple themes within operations but often transcend functional disciplines. This creates opportunities for ever more impactful research with a greater reach throughout the service system and suggests that service researchers, regardless of functional affiliation, can contribute to the ongoing conversation on the role of service operations in value creation. Originality/value Leveraging the collective knowledge of the JOSM Service Operations Expert Research Panel to expand on the research themes generated from the Delphi study, novel questions for future study are put forward. Recognizing that the number of potential research questions is virtually unlimited, summary questions by theme and topic are also provided. These questions represent a synopsis of the individual questions and can serve as a quick reference guide for researchers interested in pursuing new directions in conceptual and empirical research in service operations. This summary also serves as a framework to facilitate the formulation of additional research topics and questions.

scholarly journals The Delphi method: methodological issues arising from a study examining factors influencing the publication or non-publication of mental health nursing research

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tracy Flanagan ◽  
Russell Ashmore ◽  
David Banks ◽  
Doug MacInnes
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Delphi Method ◽  
Delphi Study ◽  
Methodological Issues ◽  
Mental Health Nursing ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Specific Research ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Health Nursing

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe how the classic Delphi method can be adapted and structured to ensure that specific research questions are clearly addressed. Design/methodology/approach – As part of a larger mixed method project, a modified Delphi study was undertaken to explore factors influencing publication and non-publication of mental health nursing research. Findings – This paper reports brief findings from the Delphi study. However, its main focus is the methodological issues arising from the Delphi method. Research limitations/implications – The paper argues that the classic Delphi method can be adapted and structured to ensure that specific research questions are able to be clearly answered. The adaptations are pragmatic in approach and in keeping with the general principles underpinning the Delphi method, while successfully addressing the problems of attrition and previous criticism of homogenous panels. Originality/value – This paper offers some practical solutions to issue arising from undertaking research using the Delphi method.

scholarly journals Identification of Research Priorities For Suicide Prevention In Nepal: A Delphi Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisha Joshi ◽  
Santosh Bhatta ◽  
Sunil Kumar Joshi ◽  
Julie Mytton
Keyword(s):  
Lived Experience ◽  
Suicide Prevention ◽  
Delphi Study ◽  
Research Priorities ◽  
Expert Consensus ◽  
Psychiatric Nurses ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Consensus Method ◽  
Significant Public Health ◽  
Research Questions

Abstract Background: Suicide is a significant public health concern in Nepal and there is a need for an evidence-based suicide prevention programme to facilitate stakeholders working towards suicide prevention in Nepal. Collaborative research between stakeholders focussing on shared priorities can help to prevent and control suicide. Hence, we aimed to develop a consensus list of research priorities for suicide prevention in Nepal. Methods: The Delphi expert consensus method was used to elicit the prioritized research questions for suicide prevention in Nepal. Participants comprised suicide prevention experts (psychologists, psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, researchers and advocates) and people with lived experience. Three rounds of Delphi were conducted; round 1: constituted one to one interview involving open-ended questions used to generate research questions; round 2: ranking of the research questions using a 5-point Likert scale, and round 3: re-ranking of research questions in light of individual and group responses.Results: 42 participants participated in round 1 followed by 38 in round 2 and 39 in round 3. 522 research questions were generated through round 1 which were grouped together and reduced to 33 research questions sent for ranking in round 2. Using a cut off of at least 70% of the panel ranking questions as ‘very important’ or ‘important’, 22 questions were retained. These research questions were sent for re-rating in round 3 generating a final list of prioritized research questions.Conclusions: This is the first expert consensus study to identify the top research priorities for suicide prevention in Nepal and used experts in suicide prevention and those with lived experience. A consensus was reached regarding the research needed to improve suicide data quality, assess the burden and identify factors associated with suicide. A priority-driven approach to suicide prevention research may ensure that the research endeavour provides the most useful information for those whose day-t- day work involves trying to prevent suicide.

scholarly journals Curricula and learning objectives in nurse practitioner programmes: a scoping review protocol

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. e028699
Author(s):  
Birgitta Ljungbeck ◽  
Katarina Sjogren Forss ◽  
Hafrún Finnbogadóttir ◽  
Elisabeth Carlson
Keyword(s):  
International Education ◽  
Nurse Practitioner ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Delphi Study ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Learning Objectives ◽  
Flow Diagram ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Critical Appraisal Skills ◽  
Meta Analyses

IntroductionGlobally, nurse practitioner (NP) has become an important nursing role in the pursuit of a more efficient healthcare, possessing the necessary expert skills to work as autonomous practitioners. Nevertheless, there are barriers in the implementation of this role. One barrier concerns the different levels of education required for NPs. Previous studies demonstrate the importance of acting for a uniform international education. The aim of the scoping review was to compile research about education to become an NP, focusing on the content of curricula and learning objectives.Methods and analysisThe six-stage methodological framework by Arksey and O’Malley will guide the scoping review through the following stages: identifying the research questions; identifying relevant studies; study selection; charting the data; collating, summarising and reporting the results; and consultation. The research questions are as follows: What is the content of curricula in NP programmes? What are the learning objectives in NP programmes? The literature searches will be conducted between March and June 2019 in the following databases: PubMed, CINAHL and ERIC, followed by hand searching reference lists of key studies. Grey literature will be searched in Google Scholar, Libsearch, existing networks and relevant organisations. Two researchers will screen titles and abstracts. Included full-text articles will be screened by three researchers and assessed for their methodological quality by the use of the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme. The PreferredReporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses flow diagram will be used to demonstrate included and excluded articles. The findings will be presented through a numerical summary of the included articles, followed by a thematic analysis.Ethics and disseminationResearch ethics approval is not required for a scoping review. The scoping review will be submitted to a peer-reviewed journal. Additionally, the findings will be disseminated to stakeholders representing political, educational, professional and union organisations through a Delphi study as part of the consultation stage of the Arksey and O’Malleys framework.

Priorities for paediatric critical care research: a modified Delphi study by the Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Society Paediatric Study Group

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 194-201
Author(s):  
Sainath *Raman ◽  
◽  
Georgia *Brown ◽  
*Equal first authors ◽  
Debbie Long ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Critical Care ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Delphi Study ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Modified Delphi ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Paediatric Critical Care

OBJECTIVE: Most interventions in paediatric critical care lack high grade evidence. We aimed to identify the key research priorities and key clinical outcome measures pertinent to research in paediatric intensive care patients. DESIGN: Modified three-stage Delphi study combining staged online surveys, followed by a face-to-face discussion and final voting. SETTING: Paediatric intensive care units in Australia and New Zealand. PARTICIPANTS: Medical and nursing staff working in intensive care. MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS: Self-reported priorities for research. RESULTS: 193 respondents provided a total of 267 research questions and 234 outcomes. In Stage 3, the top 56 research questions and 50 outcomes were discussed face to face, which allowed the identification of the top 20 research questions with the Hanlon prioritisation score and the top 20 outcomes. Topics centred on the use of intravenous fluids (restrictive v liberal fluids, use of fluid resuscitation bolus, early inotrope use, type of intravenous fluid, and assessment of fluid responsiveness), and patient- and family-centred outcomes (health-related quality of life, liberation) emerged as priorities. While mortality, length of stay, and organ support/organ dysfunction were considered important and the most feasible outcomes, long term quality of life and neurodevelopmental measures were rated highly in terms of their importance. CONCLUSIONS: Using a modified Delphi method, this study provides guidance towards prioritisation of research topics in paediatric critical care in Australia and New Zealand, and identifies study outcomes of key relevance to clinicians and experts in the field.

scholarly journals A Delphi study on research priorities for trauma nursing

1994 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 208-216 ◽  
Author(s):  
EW Bayley ◽  
T Richmond ◽  
EL Noroian ◽  
LR Allen
Keyword(s):  
Trauma Care ◽  
Delphi Study ◽  
Rank Order ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Research Priorities ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Postoperative Phase ◽  
Trauma Patients ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Research Questions

OBJECTIVES. To identify and prioritize research questions of importance to trauma patient care and of interest to trauma nurses. METHOD. A three-round Delphi technique was used to solicit, identify, and prioritize problems for trauma nursing research. In round 1, experienced trauma nurses (N = 208) generated 513 problems, which were analyzed, categorized, and collapsed into 111 items for subsequent rounds. Round 2 participants rated each research question on a 1 to 7 scale on two criteria: impact on patient welfare and value for practicing nurses. Group median scores provided by 166 round 2 respondents and respondents' individual round 2 scores were indicated on the round 3 questionnaire. Subjects rated the questions again on the same criteria and indicated whether nurses, independently or in collaboration with other health professionals, should assume responsibility for that research. Median and mean scores and rank order were determined for each item. RESULTS. Respondents who completed all three rounds (n = 137) had a mean of 8.3 years of trauma experience. Nine research questions ranked within the top 20 on both criteria. The two research questions that ranked highest on both criteria were: What are the most effective nursing interventions in the prevention of pulmonary and circulatory complications in trauma patients? and What are the most effective methods for preventing aspiration in trauma patients during the postoperative phase? The third-ranked question regarding patient welfare was: What psychological and lifestyle changes result from traumatic injury? Regarding value for practicing nurses, What are the most effective educational methods to prepare and maintain proficiency in trauma care providers? ranked third. CONCLUSION. These research priorities provide impetus and direction for nursing and collaborative investigation in trauma care.

scholarly journals Identifying research priorities in newborn medicine: a Delphi study of parents’ views

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. e044836
Author(s):  
Abbey L Eeles ◽  
Alice C Burnett ◽  
Jeanie LY Cheong ◽  
Alex Aldis ◽  
Louise Pallot ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Delphi Study ◽  
Research Priorities ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Neonatal Care ◽  
Parental Mental Health ◽  
Parent Child Relationship ◽  
Child Relationship ◽  
Research Questions

ObjectiveNeonatal conditions can have lifelong implications for the health and well-being of children and families. Traditionally, parents and patients have not been included in shaping the agenda for research and yet they are profoundly affected by the neonatal experience and its consequences. This study aimed to identify consensus research priorities among parents/patients of newborn medicine in Australia and New Zealand.DesignParents/patients with experience of neonatal care in Australia and New Zealand completed an online Delphi study to identify research priorities across four epochs (neonatal admission, early childhood, childhood/adolescence and adulthood). Parents/patients first generated key challenges in each of these epochs. Through inductive thematic analysis, recurring topics were identified and research questions generated. Parents/patients rated these questions in terms of priorities and a list of questions consistently rated as high priority was identified.Participants393 individuals participated, 388 parents whose children had received neonatal care and 5 adults who had received neonatal care themselves.ResultsMany research questions were identified as high-priority across the lifespan. These included how to best support parental mental health, relationships between parents and neonatal clinical staff (including involvement in care and communication), bonding and the parent–child relationship, improving neonatal medical care and addressing long-term impacts on child health and neurodevelopment.ConclusionsParents with experience of newborn medicine have strong, clear and recurring research priorities spanning neonatal care practices, psychological and other impacts on families, and impacts on child development. These findings should guide neonatal research efforts. In addition to generating new knowledge, improved translation of existing evidence to parents is also needed.

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