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Delphi: myths and reality.

Penelope M Mullen1

  • 1Health Services Management Centre, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.

Journal of Health Organization and Management
|June 13, 2003
PubMed
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This paper clarifies the Delphi method in health-care research, challenging narrow definitions. It highlights the Delphi technique's versatility and broad potential beyond rigid approaches.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Decision Science

Background:

  • The Delphi method has gained significant traction in healthcare over the past two decades.
  • This increased use has led to debates and attempts to establish a singular, definitive "true Delphi" methodology.
  • Many researchers advocate for a narrow perspective on Delphi's purpose and a single, prescriptive approach to conducting studies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically examine controversies and misunderstandings surrounding the Delphi method.
  • To dispel myths associated with the Delphi technique.
  • To demonstrate the wide scope and potential of the versatile Delphi approach in healthcare applications.

Main Methods:

  • Critical analysis of existing literature on Delphi methodology.
  • Examination of historical perspectives on defining the Delphi technique, referencing Linstone and Turoff (1975).

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  • Review of various health-care applications to illustrate the method's adaptability.

    • Main Results:

    • The paper identifies a tendency towards overly rigid definitions of the Delphi method.
    • It highlights that attempts to codify a "true Delphi" often overlook its inherent flexibility.
    • Evidence suggests the Delphi approach is adaptable to diverse research questions and contexts within healthcare.

    Conclusions:

    • The Delphi method is a versatile tool with broad applicability in healthcare research.
    • Rigid definitions of Delphi hinder its potential and misrepresent its historical development.
    • Understanding the controversies allows for a more effective and flexible application of the Delphi technique.