Editorial. Delphi studies in neurosurgery

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
Sepideh Amin-Hanjani ◽  
Howard A. Riina ◽  
Fred G. Barker
Keyword(s):  
Delphi Studies

Individual stability in Delphi studies

1980 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wilkie W. Chaffin ◽  
Wayne K. Talley
Keyword(s):  
Delphi Studies

scholarly journals An Integrated Account of Expert Perspectives on Functioning in Schizophrenia

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (18) ◽  
pp. 4223
Author(s):  
Laura Nuño ◽  
Georgina Guilera ◽  
Emilio Rojo ◽  
Juana Gómez-Benito ◽  
Maite Barrios
Keyword(s):  
Content Validity ◽  
Expert Consensus ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
Interdisciplinary Care ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Disability And Health ◽  
Professional Perspectives ◽  
Core Sets ◽  
Delphi Studies

An integrated and interdisciplinary care system for individuals with schizophrenia is essential, which implies the need for a tool that assesses the difficulties and contextual factors of relevance to their functioning, and facilitates coordinated working across the different professions involved in their care. The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Core Sets (ICF-CS) cover these requirements. This study aimed to evaluate the content validity of the ICF-CSs for schizophrenia from the perspective of experts. Six three-round Delphi studies were conducted with expert panels from different professional backgrounds which have played a significant role in the treatment of individuals with schizophrenia (psychiatry, psychology, nursing, occupational therapy, social work and physiotherapy). In total, 790 experts from 85 different countries participated in the first round. In total, 90 ICF categories and 28 Personal factors reached expert consensus (reached consensus from four or more professional perspectives). All the categories in the brief version of the ICF-CS for schizophrenia reached consensus from all the professional perspectives considered. As for the comprehensive version, 89.7% of its categories reached expert consensus. The results support the worldwide content validity of the ICF-CSs for schizophrenia from an expert perspective and underline the importance of assessing functioning by considering all the components implied.

scholarly journals Reporting Guidelines for Whole-Body Vibration Studies in Humans, Animals and Cell Cultures: A Consensus Statement from an International Group of Experts

Biology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 965
Author(s):  
Marieke J. G. van van Heuvelen ◽  
Jörn Rittweger ◽  
Stefan Judex ◽  
Borja Sañudo ◽  
Adérito Seixas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Culture ◽  
Animal Cell ◽  
Whole Body Vibration ◽  
Reporting Guidelines ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Culture Studies ◽  
Body Vibration ◽  
Research Designs ◽  
Vibrating Platform ◽  
Delphi Studies

Whole-body vibration (WBV) is an exercise modality or treatment/prophylaxis method in which subjects (humans, animals, or cells) are exposed to mechanical vibrations through a vibrating platform or device. The vibrations are defined by their direction, frequency, magnitude, duration, and the number of daily bouts. Subjects can be exposed while performing exercises, hold postures, sitting, or lying down. Worldwide, WBV has attracted significant attention, and the number of studies is rising. To interpret, compare, and aggregate studies, the correct, complete, and consistent reporting of WBV-specific data (WBV parameters) is critical. Specific reporting guidelines aid in accomplishing this goal. There was a need to expand existing guidelines because of continuous developments in the field of WBV research, including but not limited to new outcome measures regarding brain function and cognition, modified designs of WBV platforms and attachments (e.g., mounting a chair on a platform), and comparisons of animal and cell culture studies with human studies. Based on Delphi studies among experts and using EQUATOR recommendations, we have developed extended reporting guidelines with checklists for human and animal/cell culture research, including information on devices, vibrations, administration, general protocol, and subjects. In addition, we provide explanations and examples of how to report. These new reporting guidelines are specific to WBV variables and do not target research designs in general. Researchers are encouraged to use the new WBV guidelines in addition to general design-specific guidelines.

scholarly journals The Delphi Method in Information Systems Research (2004-2017)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayman Alarabiat ◽  
Isabel Ramos
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Delphi Method ◽  
Is Research ◽  
Systems Research ◽  
Information Systems Research ◽  
Innovative Techniques ◽  
Delphi Studies ◽  
Procedural Recommendations ◽  
Do So

After almost 30 years of being used in the information system (IS) discipline, only a few studies have focused on how IS scholars apply the method's guidelines to design Delphi studies. Thus, this paper focuses on the use of the Delphi method in IS research. To do so, articles published between 2004 and 2017 in the Senior IS Scholars' collection of journals of the Association of Information Systems (AIS), describing Delphi studies, were analised. Based on analysis of sixteen (16) retrieved IS studies, we concluded that IS researchers have applied the method’s most important phases and the procedural recommendations to promote rigor were considered in the majority of the analised studies. Nonetheless, IS researchers still need to include detailed information about (1) the steps taken to ensure the validity of the achieved results, (2) better describe the process of selecting and recruiting the experts, and (3) experiment with innovative techniques to keep participants involved in the Delphi process.

Delphi Method in a Digital Age

2018 ◽  
pp. 132-151
Author(s):  
Christine A. Haynes ◽  
Kaye Shelton
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Delphi Method ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Research Collaboration ◽  
Communication Strategies ◽  
Digital Age ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Delphi Studies

With the rapid advancement of online survey tools, research collaboration tools, communication platforms, and statistical analysis tools, the Delphi method is an increasingly popular research approach to gain insight from experts into complex problems or when future-oriented planning is required. This chapter focuses on practical considerations and implications for practice when conducting studies online using the Delphi method. Practical logistics for the management of online Delphi studies explored in this chapter include preparing for a successful study, designing communication strategies, addressing technological considerations, and handling of qualitative and quantitative data.

Demystifying the Delphi Method

2015 ◽  
pp. 375-395 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaye Shelton ◽  
Kathleen Adair Creghan
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Delphi Method ◽  
Delphi Study ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Group Communication ◽  
Rand Corporation ◽  
The 1950S ◽  
Delphi Research ◽  
Delphi Studies

The Delphi research method was specifically designed as a forecasting tool for the Rand Corporation in the 1950s. However, in the last several decades, Delphi research has been more frequently used for facilitating group communication for decision making and planning. Because of the Delphi Method's increased use, more information is needed for researchers to understand how to best utilize the method to precisely complete a Delphi study with rigor. This chapter explores the Delphi Method's origin, provides an explanation of the methodology, acknowledges the types and variations in Delphi studies, discusses the advantages and limitations, and provides clear, step-by-step guidelines for employing a successful research study.

A systematic assessment of rigor in information systems ranking-type Delphi studies

2013 ◽  
Vol 50 (5) ◽  
pp. 207-217 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guy Paré ◽  
Ann-Frances Cameron ◽  
Placide Poba-Nzaou ◽  
Mathieu Templier
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Systematic Assessment ◽  
Delphi Studies

scholarly journals Guidance on Conducting and REporting DElphi Studies (CREDES) in palliative care: Recommendations based on a methodological systematic review

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (8) ◽  
pp. 684-706 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saskia Jünger ◽  
Sheila A Payne ◽  
Jenny Brine ◽  
Lukas Radbruch ◽  
Sarah G Brearley
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Palliative Care ◽  
Delphi Study ◽  
Delphi Technique ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Quality Of Reporting ◽  
Reporting Standard ◽  
Delphi Studies

Background: The Delphi technique is widely used for the development of guidance in palliative care, having impact on decisions with relevance for patient care. Aim: To systematically examine the application of the Delphi technique for the development of best practice guidelines in palliative care. Design: A methodological systematic review was undertaken using the databases PubMed, CINAHL, Web of Science, Academic Search Complete and EMBASE. Data sources: Original articles (English language) were included when reporting on empirical studies that had used the Delphi technique to develop guidance for good clinical practice in palliative care. Data extraction included a quality appraisal on the rigour in conduct of the studies and the quality of reporting. Results: A total of 30 empirical studies (1997–2015) were considered for full-text analysis. Considerable differences were identified regarding the rigour of the design and the reporting of essential process and outcome parameters. Furthermore, discrepancies regarding the use of terms for describing the method were observed, for example, concerning the understanding of a ‘round’ or a ‘modified Delphi study’. Conclusion: Substantial variation was found concerning the quality of the study conduct and the transparency of reporting of Delphi studies used for the development of best practice guidance in palliative care. Since credibility of the resulting recommendations depends on the rigorous use of the Delphi technique, there is a need for consistency and quality both in the conduct and reporting of studies. To allow a critical appraisal of the methodology and the resulting guidance, a reporting standard for Conducting and REporting of DElphi Studies (CREDES) is proposed.

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