Use of the Delphi method to generate guidance in emergency nursing practice: A systematic review.

Varndell, W; Fry, M; Lutze, M; Elliott, D

Use of the Delphi method to generate guidance in emergency nursing practice: A systematic review.

Varndell, W

Fry, M

Lutze, M Elliott, D

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Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: International Emergency Nursing, 2021, 56
Issue Date:: 2021-01-01

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dc.contributor.author	Varndell, W https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4752-9679
dc.contributor.author	Fry, M https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1265-7096
dc.contributor.author	Lutze, M
dc.contributor.author	Elliott, D https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6081-5442
dc.date.accessioned	2023-06-27T21:34:09Z
dc.date.available	2020-03-17
dc.date.available	2023-06-27T21:34:09Z
dc.date.issued	2021-01-01
dc.identifier.citation	International Emergency Nursing, 2021, 56
dc.identifier.issn	1755-599X
dc.identifier.issn	1878-013X
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/170907
dc.description.abstract	Aim To examine the application and methodological quality of the Delphi method used in developing guidance for emergency nursing practice. Background Emergency nursing scope of practice has rapidly expanded in response to increasing patient acuity, complexity and technological innovation. Determining best practice is crucial for delivering high quality, safe and effective emergency nursing care. The Delphi method has been used to identify, prioritise complex issues and develop evidence-driven guidance in emergency nursing practice. The use and quality of the Delphi method in emergency nursing practice has not been examined. Design Systematic literature review. Databases and Data treatment A systematic literature search was conducted using the following databases: SCOPUS, EMBASE, Medline and ProQuest from date of inception to August 2019. The database search was limited to scholarly articles or peer-reviewed journals. No language restrictions were applied. The Cochrane Collaboration method and PRISMA checks were utilized to conduct the review. Results Of 246 records identified 22 (8.9%) studies met the inclusion criteria. A modified Delphi method was commonly used (n = 15; 68.2%) and often conducted online (n = 11; 50.0%). Eight practice guidance themes were identified. Overall study quality was high (score 12/14; range 4–13), transparency of reporting varied. Conclusion Based on this review, the Delphi method is an appropriate method for exploring emergency nursing practice. The studies reviewed demonstrated that knowledge, skills and clinical expertise has progressively expanded in the specialty of emergency nursing. Variation in the application, conduct and transparency of reporting in Delphi studies developing guidance for emergency nursing practice is discussed.
dc.format	Print-Electronic
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	Elsevier
dc.relation.ispartof	International Emergency Nursing
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.ienj.2020.100867
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.subject	1110 Nursing
dc.subject.classification	Nursing
dc.subject.mesh	Delphi Technique
dc.subject.mesh	Emergency Nursing
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Emergency Nursing
dc.subject.mesh	Delphi Technique
dc.subject.mesh	Delphi Technique
dc.subject.mesh	Emergency Nursing
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.title	Use of the Delphi method to generate guidance in emergency nursing practice: A systematic review.
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	56
utslib.location.activity	England
utslib.for	1110 Nursing
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CHSP - Health Services and Practice
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dc.date.updated	2023-06-27T21:34:08Z
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Aim To examine the application and methodological quality of the Delphi method used in developing guidance for emergency nursing practice. Background Emergency nursing scope of practice has rapidly expanded in response to increasing patient acuity, complexity and technological innovation. Determining best practice is crucial for delivering high quality, safe and effective emergency nursing care. The Delphi method has been used to identify, prioritise complex issues and develop evidence-driven guidance in emergency nursing practice. The use and quality of the Delphi method in emergency nursing practice has not been examined. Design Systematic literature review. Databases and Data treatment A systematic literature search was conducted using the following databases: SCOPUS, EMBASE, Medline and ProQuest from date of inception to August 2019. The database search was limited to scholarly articles or peer-reviewed journals. No language restrictions were applied. The Cochrane Collaboration method and PRISMA checks were utilized to conduct the review. Results Of 246 records identified 22 (8.9%) studies met the inclusion criteria. A modified Delphi method was commonly used (n = 15; 68.2%) and often conducted online (n = 11; 50.0%). Eight practice guidance themes were identified. Overall study quality was high (score 12/14; range 4–13), transparency of reporting varied. Conclusion Based on this review, the Delphi method is an appropriate method for exploring emergency nursing practice. The studies reviewed demonstrated that knowledge, skills and clinical expertise has progressively expanded in the specialty of emergency nursing. Variation in the application, conduct and transparency of reporting in Delphi studies developing guidance for emergency nursing practice is discussed.

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