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Do we agree? Using a Delphi technique to develop consensus on skills of hand expression.

Genevieve E Becker¹, Trudie Roberts

¹Mother and Infant Research Unit and the School of Medicine, University of Leeds, UK. becker@iol.ie.

Journal of Human Lactation : Official Journal of International Lactation Consultant Association

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The Delphi technique, a structured consensus method, was used to identify essential skills for mothers learning hand expression. This approach ensures anonymity and broad participation for reliable results.

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Area of Science:

Health Sciences
Medical Education
Nursing

Background:

Hand expression is a vital skill for mothers, yet consensus on necessary learning components is lacking.
Existing methods for skill acquisition may not adequately address expert-defined competencies.

Purpose of the Study:

To establish expert consensus on the core skills mothers require for effective hand expression using the Delphi technique.
To identify areas of agreement and disagreement among experts regarding hand expression training.

Main Methods:

The Delphi technique, a structured communication method, was employed to gather expert opinions anonymously.
An expert panel was convened to iteratively rate and discuss the importance of various hand expression skills.

Main Results:

The study identified a core set of essential skills for hand expression through expert consensus.
Specific areas of agreement and divergence among experts regarding skill prioritization were elucidated.

Conclusions:

The Delphi technique effectively facilitated consensus on critical hand expression skills for mothers.
Findings can inform the development of standardized, evidence-based training programs for lactation support.