The Delphi Technique: An Adaptive Research Tool

Sumsion, Thelma

doi:10.1177/030802269806100403

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“…To enhance methodological rigor of the study, researchers have recommended that the response rate for each Round should be approximately 70% [42,43]. The response rate across all the Rounds of the Delphi was good and exceeded the recommended levels described in the literature except in Round 1 where the response rate was 60%.…”

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Physical activity and exercise priorities in community dwelling people with multiple sclerosis: a Delphi study

Stennett

Souza

Norris

2017

Disability and Rehabilitation

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Aims: Exercise and physical activity have been found to be beneficial in managing disabilities caused by multiple sclerosis. Despite the known benefits, many people with multiple sclerosis are inactive. This study aimed to identify the prioritised exercise and physical activity practices of people with multiple sclerosis living in the community and the reasons why they are engaged in these activities. Methods: A four Round Delphi questionnaire scoped and determined consensus of priorities for the top 10 exercise and physical activities and the reasons why people with multiple sclerosis (n ¼ 101) are engaged in these activities. Data were analysed using content analysis, descriptive statistics, and nonparametric tests. Results: The top 10 exercise and physical activity practices and the top 10 reasons why people with multiple sclerosis (n ¼ 70) engaged in these activities were identified and prioritised. Consensus was achieved for the exercise and physical activities (W ¼ 0.744, p < .0001) and for the reasons they engaged in exercise and physical activity (W ¼ 0.723, p < .0001). Conclusion:The exercise and physical activity practices and the reasons people with multiple sclerosis engaged in exercise and physical activity were diverse. These self-selected activities and reasons highlighted that people with multiple sclerosis might conceptualise exercise and physical activity in ways that may not be fully appreciated or understood by health professionals. Considerations of the views of people with multiple sclerosis may be essential if the goal of increasing physical activity in this population is to be achieved. ä IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONHealth professionals should work collaboratively with people with multiple sclerosis to understand how they prioritise activities, the underlying reasons for their prioritisations and embed these into rehabilitation programmes. Health professionals should utilise activities prioritised by people with multiple sclerosis in the community as a way to support, promote, and sustain exercise and physical activity in this population. Rehabilitation interventions should include both the activities people with multiple sclerosis prioritise and the reasons why they engage in exercise and physical activity as another option for increasing physical activity levels and reducing sedentary behaviours. ARTICLE HISTORY

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confidence: 99%

Physical activity and exercise priorities in community dwelling people with multiple sclerosis: a Delphi study

Stennett

Souza

Norris

2017

Disability and Rehabilitation

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“…There are no clear guidelines in terms of Delphi response rates but in order to maintain research rigour, a 70% response rate was set by the researcher in order to maintain research rigour 59 . This was achieved by telephonically following up panel members at regular intervals and providing feedback on the results of the questionnaires.…”

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Professional competencies in vocational rehabilitation: Results of a Delphi study

Buys

2015

S. Afr. j. occup. ther

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“…The level of consensus was set to ≥70% in round 3, which seems reasonable in the aspect that there were different professions on the panel [29,30].…”

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Professional views on patient education in osteoporosis

Bångsbo

Björklund

2010

Arch Osteoporos

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Summary The aim of this study was to investigate patient education in osteoporosis, with a consensus-building Delphi survey. The results showed that the purposes of osteoporosis schools are to reduce the risk of falling, facilitate empowerment, increase levels of function and activity and teach participants to master or reduce pain. Introduction According to the World Health Organization, osteoporosis is a major health problem. The morbidity is caused by fractures associated with pain and decreased physical function, social function and well-being. The aim of this study was to investigate and reach consensus about how so-called osteoporosis schools are run by professionals in Sweden with a focus on intervention and evaluation. Method The study design was a consensus-building, threeround Delphi survey. Questionnaires were sent by web and post to an expert panel comprising 15 nurses, occupational therapists and physiotherapists. In round 1, they were asked to write descriptions within the frame of eight domains related to intervention and evaluation. In the second and third rounds, the Delphi panel was asked to mark on a Likert scale the importance of 40 statements within these domains. Results The answers showed that the purposes of osteoporosis schools are to reduce the risk of falling, facilitate empowerment, increase levels of function and activity and teach participants to master or reduce pain. The schools comprise theoretical elements as well as practical exercises. Patients with fractures related to osteoporosis are offered participation. There is a lack of a theoretical basis, as well as of evidence, for present treatment models. Evaluation ought to be done systematically, and for this purpose, different questionnaires are used. Experts assert that evaluations show that patients gain increased activity levels, function, knowledge about osteoporosis, empowerment and pain reduction. Conclusions Consensus was reached in 29 of 40 items.

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The Delphi Technique: An Adaptive Research Tool

Cited by 378 publications

References 21 publications

Physical activity and exercise priorities in community dwelling people with multiple sclerosis: a Delphi study

Physical activity and exercise priorities in community dwelling people with multiple sclerosis: a Delphi study

Professional competencies in vocational rehabilitation: Results of a Delphi study

Professional views on patient education in osteoporosis

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