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1School of Business and Management, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Clinical Laboratory Management Review : Official Publication of the Clinical Laboratory Management Association
|February 6, 1998
Summary
This pilot study explored the Delphi panel technique for developing consensus. Findings will guide future research on laboratory service indicators to enhance efficiency and outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Medical Informatics
- Laboratory Medicine
Background:
- Developing consensus on indicators for laboratory services is crucial for improving healthcare efficiency and patient outcomes.
- Existing methods for indicator development may not fully capture diverse stakeholder perspectives.
- A robust consensus-building mechanism is needed to guide the creation of effective laboratory service indicators.
Purpose of the Study:
- To pilot the Delphi panel technique as a method for achieving consensus in health services research.
- To assess the feasibility and effectiveness of the Delphi panel for developing a system of indicators for laboratory services.
- To lay the groundwork for a larger study focused on collaborative indicator development with laboratory service users.
Main Methods:
- A pilot study was conducted using the Delphi panel technique.
- The Delphi panel involved iterative rounds of questionnaires to reach consensus among experts.
- The study focused on evaluating the Delphi panel's utility in consensus development for indicator creation.
Main Results:
- The Delphi panel technique demonstrated potential as an effective mechanism for consensus development in this pilot phase.
- Preliminary insights were gained into the process of indicator generation for laboratory services.
- The study confirmed the suitability of the Delphi panel for informing a larger-scale research phase.
Conclusions:
- The Delphi panel technique is a viable and effective method for consensus development in the context of health services and laboratory indicator research.
- Successful consensus building using the Delphi panel can facilitate the creation of user-centered information pathways.
- This pilot study provides a strong foundation for expanding research into collaborative indicator development to improve laboratory service efficiency and outcomes.
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