Applying real-time Delphi methods: development of a pain management survey in emergency nursing
- Publisher:
- BioMed Central
- Publication Type:
- Journal Article
- Citation:
- BMC Nursing, 2021, 20, (1)
- Issue Date:
- 2021-08-18
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The modified Delphi technique is widely used to develop consensus on group opinion within health services research. However, digital platforms are offering researchers the capacity to undertake a real-time Delphi, which provides novel opportunities to enhance the process. The aim of this case study is to discuss and reflect on the use of a real-time Delphi method for researchers in emergency nursing and cognate areas of practice. A real-time Delphi method was used to develop a national survey examining knowledge, perceptions and factors influencing pain assessment and management practices among Australian emergency nurses. While designing and completing this real-time Delphi study, a number of areas, emerged that demanded careful consideration and provide guidance to future researchers.
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