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The committee meeting alternative. Using the Delphi technique.

N I Whitman1

  • 1University of Virginia, Charlottesville.

The Journal of Nursing Administration
|July 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Nursing administrators face decision-making challenges in committee meetings. The Delphi technique offers an alternative, structured approach to enhance group decision-making processes for improved outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Administration
  • Nursing Management
  • Decision Sciences

Background:

  • Decision-making is crucial for nursing administrators.
  • Traditional committee meetings present inherent limitations for effective decision-making.
  • Alternative methods are needed to improve group consensus and administrative efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the characteristics of the Delphi technique.
  • To compare the Delphi technique with traditional face-to-face committee meetings.
  • To provide information and examples of the Delphi technique's application in nursing administration.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on the Delphi technique.
  • Comparative analysis of Delphi technique versus committee meetings.
  • Description of Delphi technique implementation.

Main Results:

  • The Delphi technique offers a structured, iterative process for consensus building.
  • It overcomes limitations of face-to-face meetings, such as dominant personalities and groupthink.
  • The technique facilitates anonymous, independent input from participants.

Conclusions:

  • The Delphi technique is a valuable tool for nursing administrators to improve decision-making.
  • It provides a structured alternative to committee meetings, enhancing consensus and efficiency.
  • Further exploration of its application in various nursing administrative contexts is warranted.

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