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The Delphi technique in radiography education research
J St John-Matthews1, M J Wallace2, L Robinson3
1Department of Allied Health Professions, The University of the West of England, Glenside Campus, Blackberry Hill, Bristol, BS16 1DD, UK.
The Delphi technique effectively establishes consensus on radiographer proficiencies for educational programs. Further research is needed to enhance its application in radiography education, despite limited current examples.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Radiography Practice
Background:
- The Delphi technique is a structured communication method.
- It is valuable for achieving consensus in research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the Delphi technique for radiographers in mixed-methods research.
- To establish agreement on proficiencies for radiography educational programs.
Main Methods:
- Literature search to identify radiography education research using the Delphi technique.
- Presentation of a research protocol as a worked example.
- Exploration of advantages and disadvantages, including participant sampling, panel size, and feedback methods.
Main Results:
- Limited examples of Delphi technique use in radiography literature were found.
- Considerations for expert selection and panel size require further attention.
Conclusions:
- The Delphi technique is suitable for developing radiography educational interventions.
- Additional research is necessary to strengthen evidence-based knowledge on its use.
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