Addressing current challenges in adult nursing: Describing a virtual Consensus development project methodology
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Bethany Taylor1, Jane South2, Steve Robertson1
1Division of Nursing & Midwifery, Department of Health Sciences, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK.
Aim:
This article describes the development and implementation of a virtual Consensus development project to address current challenges in adult nursing care in the UK.
Design:
This is a Consensus Development Project (CDP).
Methods:
The five stages of this CDP were: develop questions (informed by PPI representatives and a documentary review), generate evidence reviews, recruit and orient the lay panel, host Consensus seminars, and consult with panel members and stakeholders.
Results:
To the best of our knowledge, a CDP has not previously been conducted in a UK nursing context, and this is the first of its kind to be hosted virtually. This article contributes a detailed outline of the Consensus development methodology and constructive commentary to support future Consensus development projects. Learning points include reflections on the impact of hosting this event virtually, the relationship between the project coordinator and chair, and the composition of the lay panel.
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