Twelve tips for adopting the virtual Nominal Group Technique (vNGT) in medical education research

Khurshid, F; O’Connor, E; Thompson, R; Hegazi, I

Twelve tips for adopting the virtual Nominal Group Technique (vNGT) in medical education research

Khurshid, F O’Connor, E Thompson, R

Hegazi, I

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Citation:: MedEdPublish, 13, pp. 18

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dc.contributor.author	Khurshid, F
dc.contributor.author	O’Connor, E
dc.contributor.author	Thompson, R https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2976-9078
dc.contributor.author	Hegazi, I
dc.date.accessioned	2023-07-06T09:53:23Z
dc.date.available	2023-07-06T09:53:23Z
dc.identifier.citation	MedEdPublish, 13, pp. 18
dc.identifier.issn	2312-7996
dc.identifier.issn	2312-7996
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/171265
dc.description.abstract	<ns4:p>Nominal Group Technique (NGT) is a structured approach to consensus development and data collection driven by problem-solving, idea inception and prioritisation. Challenges of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic necessitated the development of a virtual (vNGT) model to recruit participants from diverse locations and time zones. Our reflections reveal the opportunities and challenges of using Zoom<ns4:sup>©</ns4:sup> for NGT sessions, resulting in more effective engagement and focus with fewer distractions compared to in-person meetings. The 12 tips provide practical suggestions for expanding the versatility of NGT in a virtual environment. These recommendations cover every aspect of the process, including the person, place, and object, from planning the sessions, and utilising technology resources effectively, to ensuring a seamless implementation to desirable outcomes. The paper strives to assist individuals in effectively using the online NGT as a substitute for in-person events, promoting effective management of remote participants even during unprecedented times of quarantine and physical distancing.</ns4:p>
dc.language	en
dc.publisher	Faculty of 1000
dc.relation.ispartof	MedEdPublish
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.12688/mep.19603.1
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.subject.classification	3901 Curriculum and pedagogy
dc.subject.classification	3904 Specialist studies in education
dc.title	Twelve tips for adopting the virtual Nominal Group Technique (vNGT) in medical education research
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	13
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/DVC (Teaching and Learning)
utslib.copyright.status	open_access	*
dc.date.updated	2023-07-06T09:53:19Z
pubs.publication-status	Published online
pubs.volume	13

Abstract:

Nominal Group Technique (NGT) is a structured approach to consensus development and data collection driven by problem-solving, idea inception and prioritisation. Challenges of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic necessitated the development of a virtual (vNGT) model to recruit participants from diverse locations and time zones. Our reflections reveal the opportunities and challenges of using Zoom© for NGT sessions, resulting in more effective engagement and focus with fewer distractions compared to in-person meetings. The 12 tips provide practical suggestions for expanding the versatility of NGT in a virtual environment. These recommendations cover every aspect of the process, including the person, place, and object, from planning the sessions, and utilising technology resources effectively, to ensuring a seamless implementation to desirable outcomes. The paper strives to assist individuals in effectively using the online NGT as a substitute for in-person events, promoting effective management of remote participants even during unprecedented times of quarantine and physical distancing.

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