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The Use of the Delphi and Other Consensus Group Methods in Medical Education Research: A Review.

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Consensus methods are poorly standardized and inconsistently used in medical education research and improved criteria for reporting are needed.
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PurposeConsensus group methods, such as the Delphi method and nominal group technique (NGT), are used to synthesize expert opinions when evidence is lacking. Despite their extensive use, these methods are inconsistently applied. Their use in medical education research has not been well studied. The

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Scoping studies: towards a methodological framework

TL;DR: A framework for conducting a scoping study is outlined based on recent experiences of reviewing the literature on services for carers for people with mental health problems and it is suggested that a wider debate is called for about the role of the scoped study in relation to other types of literature reviews.
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Scoping studies: advancing the methodology

TL;DR: Specific recommendations to clarify and enhance this methodology are outlined for each stage of the Arksey and O'Malley framework, to support the advancement, application and relevance of scoping studies in health research.
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Research guidelines for the Delphi survey technique.

TL;DR: This paper aims to provide an understanding of the preparation, action steps and difficulties that are inherent within the Delphi method, used systematically and rigorously, to contribute significantly to broadening knowledge within the nursing profession.
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Consensus methods for medical and health services research.

TL;DR: Two consensus methods commonly adopted in medical, nursing, and health services research--the Delphi process and the nominal group technique (also known as the expert panel)--are described, together with the most appropriate situations for using them.
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The Delphi method

TL;DR: The Delphi method was originally developed in the 50s by the RAND Corporation and was used more often especially for national science and technology foresight and therefore the value of the process as such was acknowledged.
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