The Delphi Method?

Crisp, Jackie; Pelletier, Dianne; Duffield, Christine; Adams, Anne; Nagy, Sue

doi:10.1097/00006199-199703000-00010

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“…The Delphi technique, used in the present study, is a method for consensus building 18 by using multiple rounds of data collection. 19 The Delphi technique has four main features: (1) the anonymity of participants; (2) iteration with controlled feedback; (3) a statistically informed group response; and (4) the use of experts.…”

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At the crossroads of violence and aggression in the emergency department: perspectives of Australian emergency nurses

Morphet¹,

Griffiths²,

Plummer³

et al. 2014

Aust. Health Review

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Objective. Violence is widespread in Australian emergency departments (ED) and most prevalent at triage. The aim of the present study was to identify the causes and common acts of violence in the ED perceived by three distinct groups of nurses.Methods. The Delphi technique is a method for consensus-building. In the present study a three-phase Delphi technique was used to identify and compare what nurse unit managers, triage and non-triage nurses believe is the prevalence and nature of violence and aggression in the ED.Results. Long waiting times, drugs and alcohol all contributed to ED violence. Triage nurses also indicated that ED staff, including security staff and the triage nurses themselves, can contribute to violence. Improved communication at triage and support from management to follow up episodes of violence were suggested as strategies to reduce violence in the ED Conclusion. There is no single solution for the management of ED violence. Needs and strategies vary because people in the waiting room have differing needs to those inside the ED. Participants agreed that the introduction and enforcement of a zero tolerance policy, including support from managers to follow up reports of violence, would reduce violence and improve safety for staff. Education of the public regarding ED processes, and the ED staff in relation to patient needs, may contribute to reducing ED violence.What is known about the topic? Violence is prevalent in Australian healthcare, and particularly in emergency departments (ED). Several organisations and government bodies have made recommendations aimed at reducing the prevalence of violence in healthcare but, to date, these have not been implemented consistently, and violence continues. What does this paper add? This study examined ED violence from the perspective of triage nurses, nurse unit managers and non-triage nurses, and revealed that violence is experienced differently by emergency nurses, depending on their area of work. Triage nurses have identified that they themselves contribute to violence in the ED by their style of communication.Nurse unit managers and non-triage nurses perceive that violence is the result of drugs and alcohol, as well as long waiting times. What are the implications for practitioners? Strategies to reduce violence must address the needs of patients and staff both within the ED and in the waiting room. Such strategies should be multifaceted and include education of ED consumers and staff, as well as support from management to respond to reports of violence.

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Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

At the crossroads of violence and aggression in the emergency department: perspectives of Australian emergency nurses

Morphet¹,

Griffiths²,

Plummer³

et al. 2014

Aust. Health Review

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“…In fact, the Delphi method is well suited for addressing emerging issues and complex problems such as sustainable development, climate change and cultural sensitivity (Miller 2001;Donohoe and Needham 2007). Since the Delphi method has been applied to a variety of research contexts because it is structured to be an inclusive, flexible and reflexive process that facilitates (but does not force) consensus (Donohoe and Needham 2009), specific guidelines have been suggested for conducting and presenting this iterative technique (Crisp et al 1997;Sumison 1998;Hasson et al 2000): i. It is suggested a panel of between 8 and 16 experts is selected.…”

Section: Delphi Methodsmentioning

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Working on a dream: sustainable organisational change in SMEs using the example of the Austrian wine industry

Hatak

Floh

Zauner³

2014

Rev Manag Sci

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“…Following completion of round one, data were analysed for achievement of consensus. Definition of consensus has been noted to be 'one of the most contentious components of the [Delphi] method' [29]. Von der Gracht recently reviewed the measurement of consensus in Delphi studies since the emergence of the technique in the 1960s.…”

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Development of consensus guidance to facilitate service redesign around pharmacist prescribing in UK hospital practice

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The Delphi Method?

Cited by 408 publications

References 13 publications

At the crossroads of violence and aggression in the emergency department: perspectives of Australian emergency nurses

At the crossroads of violence and aggression in the emergency department: perspectives of Australian emergency nurses

Working on a dream: sustainable organisational change in SMEs using the example of the Austrian wine industry

Development of consensus guidance to facilitate service redesign around pharmacist prescribing in UK hospital practice

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