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From Opinions to Outcomes: Optimizing Survey Methods and Principles Applicable to the Delphi Process in Critical Care
Deepa Ramadurai1, Vitaly Herasevich2, Scott Bolesta3
1Section of Pulmonary/Critical Care/Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL.
Background:
Survey research in critical care has dramatically increased over the past 25 years, and use of surveys within Delphi methods, which provide consensus definitions for heterogeneous disease states, has similarly expanded significantly. It is crucial for survey researchers to understand the nuances of survey development and expectations of information provided by surveys, to use them correctly. Few simple sources exist to guide development considerations to generate high-quality survey research. No studies to our knowledge exist that draw parallels between the principles of survey research as a guide within the Delphi process, as one potential conduit between a steering committee and expert panel.
Methods:
We present a narrative review of and framework for rigorous design of survey research, highlighting the applicability to the design of surveys administered within Delphi methods.
Results And Conclusions:
The methodologic considerations presented for survey research and Delphi methods can inform high-quality critical care research.
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