Delphi technique

4 important questions on Delphi technique

What are the different steps of the Delphi techniques? (4)

  1. Select a panel
  2. Generate questions or statements
  3. Respond to round 1
  4. Summarize the results => feedback the results and repeat until consensus is reached.

What are scenarios where Delphi is suitable tool?

  • If there is controverse
  • Multiple types experts/ disciplines

What are situations in personalized medicine to use Delphi?

  • Discussion if you need a future trial
  • There don't need to be new knowledge, this can be a tool to get more insight on the current insights.
  • Does a guideline need to be updated; what is the evidence is uncertain?
  • Define diagnostic guidelines
  • Classify what a disease is
  • Research priorities
  • Defining a core outcome set for clinical research
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  • Never study anything twice
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What are challenging aspect of the Delphi?

- Time consuming
- Willingness of experts to participate
- Selection bias of the experts

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