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Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Pharmacy Practice Research

Background:

  • Consensus research methods systematically measure collective agreement among subject matter experts.
  • The Delphi technique, a multistage, anonymous questionnaire-based method, is the most common consensus approach.
  • Its application is growing in pharmacy practice for policy, guidelines, and performance indicators.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a collation of best practices for the Delphi technique.
  • To highlight key methodological issues and areas of uncertainty.
  • To specifically address the application of the Delphi method in pharmacy practice research.

Main Methods:

  • The article reviews and synthesizes existing literature on the Delphi technique.
  • It focuses on best practices for study design, conduct, and reporting.
  • Emphasis is placed on its application within pharmacy practice.

Main Results:

  • Lack of standardized guidelines leads to inconsistent approaches and methodological difficulties in Delphi studies.
  • The Delphi technique requires careful consideration of its design, conduct, and reporting for reliable evidence generation.
  • Best practices are crucial for enhancing the validity and utility of consensus research in pharmacy.

Conclusions:

  • Standardized guidelines are essential for improving the quality and consistency of Delphi technique studies.
  • Addressing methodological uncertainties will strengthen the use of consensus methods in health services and pharmacy research.
  • This work aims to guide researchers in applying the Delphi technique effectively in pharmacy practice settings.