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The nominal group technique effectively generated priority information from clinical experts regarding pregnant women in the emergency department (ED). This method efficiently identified key issues for participatory action research.

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  • Healthcare Management
  • Clinical Research Methodology
  • Patient Triage

Background:

  • Assessing the triage and management of pregnant women in emergency departments (ED) is crucial for patient safety.
  • Effective data collection methods are needed to identify clinical priorities in complex healthcare settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate the application and versatility of the nominal group technique (NGT) for generating priority information.
  • To utilize NGT to identify key issues in the emergency department (ED) care of pregnant women.

Main Methods:

  • The nominal group technique (NGT) was employed in four focus groups with clinical experts from emergency, obstetric, and midwifery departments.
  • Data generated through NGT were used to establish a prioritized list of discussion points for a subsequent research group.

Main Results:

  • The nominal group technique (NGT) proved to be a productive and efficient method for data collection.
  • The technique successfully generated a hierarchy of perceived importance and identified real-world problems in ED care for pregnant women.

Conclusions:

  • The nominal group technique (NGT) is a reliable and effective method for collecting data from clinical experts.
  • NGT provided vital information for initiating a participatory action research project on emergency care for pregnant patients.