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Applications of consensus methods in the improvement of care of paediatric patients: a step forward from a 'good

O Tammela1

  • 1Department of Paediatrics and Paediatric Research Centre, University Hospital, Tampere, Finland. outi.tammela@uta.fi

Acta Paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992)
|December 11, 2012
PubMed

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Consensus methods like the Delphi process and nominal group technique can improve child patient safety and healthcare quality. These systematic approaches help resolve inconsistencies in scientific data for better pediatric practice.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric healthcare
  • Patient safety research
  • Health services research

Background:

  • Improving safety and quantifying iatrogenic harm in children is crucial in pediatric practice.
  • Consensus methods offer a systematic approach to resolve scientific inconsistencies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the features of the Delphi process and nominal group technique.
  • To assess their applicability in pediatric patient care.

Main Methods:

  • Review of consensus methodologies.
  • Analysis of Delphi process and nominal group technique features.
  • Evaluation of their use in pediatric contexts.

Main Results:

  • The Delphi process and nominal group technique are systematic methods for achieving consensus.
  • These techniques involve scoring/ranking items and iterative rounds of assessment.
  • Their application in pediatric settings is feasible.

Conclusions:

  • The Delphi process and nominal group technique are applicable to pediatric age groups.
  • These methods provide valuable options for selecting safety and quality improvement measures in pediatrics.
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