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- Publisher
- Wiley
- Copyright
- Copyright © 1994 Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company
- ISSN
- 0309-2402
- eISSN
- 1365-2648
- DOI
- 10.1111/j.1365-2648.1994.tb01207.x
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
Since its introduction as a research approach in the late 1940s the Delphi technique has had over 1000 published research utilizations. Most of these have been in the field of social policy. However, a review of contemporary nursing literature suggests that it is becoming a popular choice among nurse researchers. With its focus on maximizing participant's judgements and decision‐making abilities the Delphi technique is a useful tool in the research armoury of a young profession. However, questions remain about its scientific respectability. This paper gives an overview of what the Delphi technique is, the criteria for selecting it as a research approach, the studies where it has been used and its advantages and disadvantages.
Journal
Journal of Advanced Nursing – Wiley
Published: Jun 1, 1994