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Enhancing Delphi research: methods and results.

Holly Powell Kennedy1

  • 1University of California, San Francisco, California 94143, USA. holly.kennedy@nursing.ucsf.edu

Journal of Advanced Nursing
|March 11, 2004
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Further inquiry can enhance Delphi study findings, improving their applicability. A mixed-methods approach, including narrative studies, offers a more robust depiction of complex practices like midwifery.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Research Methodology
  • Qualitative Research
  • Mixed Methods Research

Background:

  • The Delphi method facilitates anonymous expert consensus-building on complex issues.
  • Delphi studies offer valuable insights but often lack further validation or refinement.
  • Insufficient follow-up threatens the external validity and applicability of Delphi findings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To advocate for additional research to strengthen and support Delphi study outcomes.
  • To explore specific methodologies for enhancing and refining Delphi findings.

Main Methods:

  • Description of methods to expand and refine Delphi study results.
  • Implementation of a mixed-methods design integrating a Delphi study with a follow-up narrative inquiry.

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  • Application within the domain of midwifery practice.

    • Main Results:

    • Narrative data successfully clarified and enriched the initial Delphi findings.
    • Combined methods provided a more dynamic and comprehensive understanding of midwifery practice.
    • Highlighted intricate interactions between midwives, patients, and the healthcare system.

    Conclusions:

    • Delphi studies, when enhanced with further inquiry, show promise for influencing clinical practice.
    • Acknowledged limitations include sample diversity and researcher familiarity, addressed through prolonged interviews and multiple narratives.
    • Designing studies to refine Delphi findings within practice contexts is crucial for impact.