AIM The Delphi Technique is reviewed and its potential contribution to the management of change assessed. BACKGROUND Change management is an essential skill required, not just by managers, but by all staff working in health care. Modern theories advocate participation and free communication to engender commitment and ensure successful change. Data collection methods associated with surveys--i...

OBJECTIVE Effective response to biological events necessitates ongoing evaluation of preparedness. This study was a bilateral German-Israeli collaboration aimed at developing an evaluation tool for assessing preparedness of medical facilities for biological events. METHODS Measurable parameters were identified through a literature review for inclusion in the evaluation tool and disseminated t...

BACKGROUND Multidisciplinary treatment guidelines for Dupuytren disease can aid in optimizing the quality of care for patients with this disorder. Therefore, this study aimed to achieve consensus on a multidisciplinary treatment guideline for Dupuytren disease. METHODS A European Delphi consensus strategy was initiated. A systematic review reporting on the effectiveness of interventions was c...

This study seeks to identify a set of key indicators along with weightings for tourist attractions in Taiwan, and develop a quality management self-evaluation mechanism for tourism businesses, using an advanced integrated Analytic Hierarchy Process and Delphi (AHP-Delphi) approach derived from the supply side perspective. This research study comprises two phases: (1) Delphi method analysis that...

This paper reports on a Delphi study undertaken by a health librarian and two midwifery professionals, to determine the research priorities of midwives working in NHS Highland. Six important topics were identified: workforce issues, second stage of labour, obesity in pregnancy, women’s expectations of pregnancy and of childbirth, place of birth, and breastfeeding. Related evidence was examined ...

Article history: Received 20 February 2012 Received in revised form 9 July 2012 Accepted 11 July 2012 Available online 29 July 2012 This paper analyzes Turkey's geothermal energy future perspective and power generation strategy with a view to explaining Delphi approach to geothermal energy development. In this study, the two round Delphi survey was conducted to experts to determine and measure ...

This article presents the results of an international 2 stage Delphi survey carried out via e-mail to achieve consensus as to the most effective postoperative wound management to prevent blistering and other complications. Seventeen prospective participants were invited to be members of the Delphi Panel of which 13 agreed to be involved. The panel suggested that an ideal wound dressing would co...

There is a limited evidence base for the use of pro re nata (PRN) 'as required' psychotropic medication within acute mental health settings. This study aimed to explore expert opinion concerning issues and best practice for the prescribing and administration of psychotropic PRN medications within acute inpatient mental health settings. Eighteen experts participated in three Delphi rounds of a m...