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Using a web-based survey tool to undertake a Delphi study: application for nurse education research
Fenella J Gill1, Gavin D Leslie, Carol Grech
1Princess Margaret Hospital for Children, Child & Adolescent Health Services, Western Australia, 6008, Australia; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty Health Science, Curtin University, GPO Box U1987, Perth, Western Australia, 6845, Australia.
Nurse Education Today
|March 21, 2013
Summary
Web-survey software facilitated an efficient eDelphi study for Australian critical care standards, achieving high response rates and data quality. Online surveys offer advantages but require careful consideration of participant tech skills and evolving ethical guidelines.
Area of Science:
- Health Sciences
- Medical Education
- Nursing Research
Background:
- The internet is a growing platform for research participant recruitment.
- This study explored the utility of web-survey software for an eDelphi study.
- The aim was to develop Australian critical care course graduate practice standards.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of web-survey software in conducting an eDelphi study.
- To develop practice standards for Australian critical care course graduates.
Main Methods:
- An eDelphi technique involving three iterative online survey rounds was employed.
- SurveyMonkey was used for survey development, distribution, and data collation.
- A national expert panel participated, with response rates exceeding 85% across all rounds.
Main Results:
- Web-survey software provided efficient data collection, ease of administration, and rapid feedback collation.
- High-quality data and high response rates were achieved within 12 weeks.
- Minor technological challenges were encountered.
Conclusions:
- Online surveys offer significant advantages over traditional methods for research, including efficiency and data quality.
- Considerations for online research include matching technology to participant capabilities and addressing ethical guideline gaps.
- The study successfully developed critical care graduate practice standards using an online approach.
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