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The Delphi technique: a worthwhile research approach for nursing?

¹Department of Nursing, University of Ulster, Coleraine, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland.

Journal of Advanced Nursing

|June 1, 1994

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The Delphi technique, a consensus-building method, is increasingly used in nursing research. This paper explores its application, benefits, and limitations for nurse researchers.

Area of Science:

Social Policy
Nursing Research

Background:

The Delphi technique, developed in the 1940s, has over 1000 published applications, primarily in social policy.
Contemporary nursing literature indicates a growing adoption of the Delphi technique by nurse researchers.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide an overview of the Delphi technique.
To discuss its suitability as a research approach for nursing.
To examine its utilization, advantages, and disadvantages in research.

Main Methods:

Literature review of Delphi technique applications.
Analysis of its criteria for selection in research.
Examination of studies utilizing the Delphi technique.

Main Results:

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The Delphi technique is a valuable tool for enhancing participant judgment and decision-making in research.
Its scientific respectability in nursing research is still under discussion.
The paper details its applications, selection criteria, and pros and cons.

Conclusions:

The Delphi technique offers a structured approach for harnessing expert opinion in nursing research.
Further discussion is needed regarding its scientific rigor and validation within the nursing field.
Understanding its strengths and weaknesses is crucial for effective implementation by nurse researchers.