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Consensus methods: characteristics and guidelines for use.

A Fink, J Kosecoff, M Chassin

    American Journal of Public Health
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    Consensus methods enhance medical problem-solving by establishing expert agreement on complex issues. This paper reviews key techniques and offers guidance for their effective application in healthcare.

    Area of Science:

    • Health Sciences
    • Medical Research

    Background:

    • Consensus methods are increasingly utilized in medicine and health to address complex and controversial subjects.
    • These methods aim to define levels of agreement among experts, enhancing the credibility and justifiability of solutions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To survey major consensus methodologies used in healthcare.
    • To provide practical guidelines for the application of consensus techniques.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of prominent consensus strategies including Delphi, Nominal Group, and models from the National Institutes of Health and Glaser.
    • Development of guidelines for practical implementation.

    Main Results:

    • Identification of key considerations for using consensus methods, such as problem selection and panel composition.

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  • Emphasis on the importance of empirical data, stakeholder support, and result dissemination.

    • Conclusions:

    • Properly employed consensus strategies can lead to more robust and credible solutions in medical and health contexts.
    • Guidelines are provided to assist researchers and practitioners in selecting and implementing appropriate consensus techniques.