Clinical Commentary in Response to: Sensory Relearning in Peripheral Nerve Disorders of the Hand: A Web-Based Survey and Delphi Consensus Method

2011 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 300-302 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine B. Novak
Keyword(s):  
Peripheral Nerve ◽  
Consensus Method ◽  
Delphi Consensus ◽  
Web Based

scholarly journals Applied sport science and medicine of women’s rugby codes: a systematic-scoping review and consensus on future research priorities protocol

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. e001108
Author(s):  
Omar Heyward ◽  
Stacey Emmonds ◽  
Gregory Roe ◽  
Sean Scantlebury ◽  
Keith Stokes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Scoping Review ◽  
Research Priorities ◽  
Consensus Method ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Delphi Consensus ◽  
Medicine Research ◽  
Sport Science ◽  
Priority Areas ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Scoping Reviews

Women’s rugby (rugby league, rugby union and rugby sevens) has recently grown in participation and professionalisation. There is under-representation of women-only cohorts within applied sport science and medicine research and within the women’s rugby evidence base. The aims of this article are: Part 1: to undertake a systematic-scoping review of the applied sport science and medicine of women’s rugby, and Part 2: to develop a consensus statement on future research priorities. This article will be designed in two parts: Part 1: a systematic-scoping review, and Part 2: a three-round Delphi consensus method. For Part 1, systematic searches of three electronic databases (PubMed (MEDLINE), Scopus, SPORTDiscus (EBSCOhost)) will be performed from the earliest record. These databases will be searched to identify any sport science and medicine themed studies within women’s rugby. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses extension for Scoping Reviews will be adhered to. Part 2 involves a three-round Delphi consensus method to identify future research priorities. Identified experts in women’s rugby will be provided with overall findings from Part 1 to inform decision-making. Participants will then be asked to provide a list of research priority areas. Over the three rounds, priority areas achieving consensus (≥70% agreement) will be identified. This study has received institutional ethical approval. When complete, the manuscript will be submitted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal. The findings of this article will have relevance for a wide range of stakeholders in women’s rugby, including policymakers and governing bodies.

scholarly journals Cross-cultural neuropsychological assessment in the European Union: a Delphi expert study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanne Franzen ◽  
Janne M Papma ◽  
Esther van den Berg ◽  
T Rune Nielsen
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Neuropsychological Assessment ◽  
Ethnic Diversity ◽  
Normative Data ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Importance Rating ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Delphi Consensus ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Community Stakeholders

Abstract Objective The increasing ethnic diversity in the European Union (EU) calls for adaptations to neuropsychological assessment practices. The aims of this study were to examine the current state of cross-cultural neuropsychological assessment in EU-15 countries and to provide recommendations for researchers and policy makers. Method Twelve experts from nine EU-15 countries participated in a Delphi consensus study involving two sequential rounds of web-based questionnaires and an in-person consensus meeting. The experts individually rated Delphi topics on the basis of importance (scale 1–10). The degree of consensus was determined by assessing first and third quartiles (Q1 and Q3) and medians. Results Consensus outcomes showed the following priorities: (a) the development of tests (median importance rating 10, Q1-Q3: 9–10), (b) the collection of normative data (median importance rating 9, Q1-Q3: 8–10), and (c) more training, awareness, and knowledge regarding cross-cultural assessment among neuropsychologists in the EU (median importance rating 9, Q1-Q3: 8–10). Whereas memory tests were often available, tests measuring social cognition (median 9, Q1-Q3: 8–10) and language (median 9, Q1-Q3: 7–10) are particularly lacking. Recommendations were made regarding essential skills and knowledge necessary for cross-cultural neuropsychological assessment. Conclusions This study in a small group of experts suggests that the development and availability of cross-cultural tests and normative data should be prioritized, as well as the development and implementation of training initiatives. Furthermore, EU guidelines could be established for working with interpreters during neuropsychological assessment. Before implementing these recommendations, follow-up studies are recommended that include more minority neuropsychologists and community stakeholders.

Guidelines for infection control in nursing homes: a Delphi consensus web-based survey

2011 ◽  
Vol 79 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-89 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Chami ◽  
G. Gavazzi ◽  
B. de Wazières ◽  
B. Lejeune ◽  
F. Carrat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Delphi Consensus ◽  
Web Based

scholarly journals Consensus on Severity for Ocular Emergency: The BAsic SEverity Score for Common OculaR Emergencies [BaSe SCOrE]

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean-Louis Bourges ◽  
Isabelle Boutron ◽  
Dominique Monnet ◽  
Antoine P. Brézin
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Body ◽  
Consensus Method ◽  
Point Scale ◽  
Eye Injuries ◽  
Delphi Consensus ◽  
Severity Rating ◽  
Delphi Round ◽  
Emergency Events ◽  
Severity Levels ◽  
Median Rating

Purpose. To weigh ocular emergency events according to their severity.Methods. A group of ophthalmologists and researchers rated the severity of 86 common ocular emergencies using a Delphi consensus method. The ratings were attributed on a 7-point scale throughout a first-round survey. Then, the experts were provided with the median and quartiles of the ratings of each item to reevaluate the severity levels being aware of the group’s first-round responses. The final severity rating for each item corresponded to the median rating provided by the last Delphi round.Results. We invited 398 experts, and 80 (20%) of them, from 18 different countries, agreed to participate. A consensus was reached in the second round, completed by 24 experts (43%). The severity ranged from subconjunctival hemorrhages (median = 1, Q1 = 0; Q3 = 1) to penetrating eye injuries collapsing the eyeball with intraocular foreign body or panophthalmitis with infection following surgery (median = 5, Q1 = 5; Q3 = 6). The ratings did not differ according to the practice of the experts.Conclusion. These ratings could be used to assess the severity of ocular emergency events, to serve in composite algorithms for emergency triage and standardizing research in ocular emergencies.

PP41 Toward Rules For Stakeholders’ Involvement In Regional Health Technology Assessment Units

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (S1) ◽  
pp. 81-82
Author(s):  
Mathieu Roy ◽  
Véronique Déry ◽  
Pierre Dagenais
Keyword(s):  
Health Technology Assessment ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Technology Assessment ◽  
User Involvement ◽  
Health Technology ◽  
Practical Experience ◽  
Steering Committee ◽  
Consensus Method ◽  
Delphi Consensus ◽  
Methodological Considerations

Introduction:Health services users must participate in health technology assessment (HTA) activities. Users, caregivers, and citizens have the practical experience of healthcare and social services. HTA outputs are more useful when values and preferences of patients, caregivers, and citizens are taken into account. Despite this, the best methods of stakeholders’ involvement, timing for doing so, selection of participants, and the type of users to recruit depending of methods and contexts remain unspecified. Herein, an involvement policy has been developed to formalize the participation of users, caregivers and citizens in the services offering of a regional HTA unit.Methods:A steering committee composed of stakeholders (i.e. user, caregiver, citizen, User Experience Service representative, manager, provincial HTA body representative, HTA unit members) was constituted to discuss user involvement in a regional HTA unit. A preliminary vision statement emerged from this committee, and included objectives and principles for users, caregivers, and citizens participation. This statement was deliberated using a Delphi consensus method. Three rounds of deliberations were needed to reach a strong consensus.Results:Four objectives and four principles that should underlie the development of an involvement policy reached consensus. Participants agreed that users, caregivers, and citizens should: i) propose principles of involvement for each HTA projects; ii) co-realize evaluations with HTA professionals; iii) contribute to evaluation processes; and, iv) be involved in some management decisions of regional HTA units. Four principles to formalize users, caregivers and citizens’ involvement in regional HTA units also emerged. These principles were about utility and feasibility of involvement as well as ethical and methodological considerations.Conclusions:Users, caregivers, and citizens must participate in the activities of regional HTA units. Each of them have different roles and can contribute to evaluation processes. Their involvement in HTA activities is warranted for co-producing better evaluation more adapted to users’ needs in healthcare and social services.

Identifying Priorities for Faculty Development in General Surgery Using the Delphi Consensus Method

2018 ◽  
Vol 75 (6) ◽  
pp. 1504-1512 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shanley B. Deal ◽  
Adnan A. Alseidi ◽  
Jeffrey G. Chipman ◽  
Jeffrey Gauvin ◽  
Michael Meara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Faculty Development ◽  
General Surgery ◽  
Consensus Method ◽  
Delphi Consensus

scholarly journals Perioperative optimization in complex abdominal wall hernias: Delphi consensus statement

BJS Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
T N Grove ◽  
C Kontovounisios ◽  
A Montgomery ◽  
B T Heniford ◽  
A C J Windsor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Wall ◽  
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction ◽  
Preoperative Assessment ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Response Analysis ◽  
Delphi Consensus ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Midline Laparotomy

Abstract Background The incidence of incisional hernia after major abdominal surgery via a midline laparotomy is 20–41 per cent with short-term follow-up, and over 50 per cent in those surviving an abdominal catastrophe. Abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR) requires complex operations, often involving mesh resection, management of scarred skin, fistula takedown, component separation or flap reconstruction. Patients tend to have more complex conditions, with multiple co-morbidities predisposing them to a vicious cycle of complications and, subsequently, hernia recurrence. Currently there appears to be variance in perioperative practice and minimal guidance globally. The aim of this Delphi consensus was to provide a clear benchmark of care for the preoperative assessment and perioperative optimization of patients undergoing AWR. Methods The Delphi method was used to achieve consensus from invited experts in the field of AWR. Thirty-two hernia surgeons from recognized hernia societies globally took part. The process included two rounds of anonymous web-based voting with response analysis and formal feedback, concluding with a live round of voting followed by discussion at an international conference. Consensus for a strong recommendation was achieved with 80 per cent agreement, and a weak recommendation with 75 per cent agreement. Results Consensus was obtained on 52 statements including surgical assessment, preoperative assessment, perioperative optimization, multidisciplinary team and decision-making, and quality-of-life assessment. Forty-six achieved over 80 per cent agreement; 14 statements achieved over 95 per cent agreement. Conclusion Clear consensus recommendations from a global group of experts in the AWR field are presented in this study. These should be used as a baseline for surgeons and centres managing abdominal wall hernias and performing complex AWR.

scholarly journals A Methodological Checklist for fMRI Drug Cue Reactivity Studies: Development and Expert Consensus

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamed Ekhtiari ◽  
Mehran Zare-Bidoky ◽  
Arshiya Sangchooli ◽  
Amy C. Janes ◽  
Marc J. Kaufman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Delphi Study ◽  
Cue Reactivity ◽  
Consensus Method ◽  
Functional Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Delphi Consensus ◽  
Modified Delphi ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
Methodological Aspects ◽  
Drug Cue

AbstractBackgroundCue reactivity is one of the most frequently used paradigms in functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) studies of substance use disorders (SUDs). Although there have been many promising results elucidating the neurocognitive mechanisms of SUDs and SUD treatments, heterogeneities in participant characteristics, task design, craving assessment, scanning preparation and analysis decisions limit rigor and reproducibility in the field of fMRI of drug cue reactivity (FDCR), hampering clinical translation and synthesis by systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The aim of this consensus paper and Delphi study is to outline the important methodological aspects of FDCR studies and present a list of items and recommendations that should be taken into account when designing FDCR studies and reporting their results.MethodsFifty-five FDCR scientists from around the world participated. First, an initial checklist of items deemed important in FDCR studies was developed by a group of members from the ENIGMA Addiction Consortium based on a systematic review. Then, using a modified Delphi consensus method, all experts were asked to comment on, revise or add items to the initial checklist. Subsequently, experts were asked to rate the importance of the items.ResultsThirty-seven items were proposed in the first round. After the commenting phase, seven new items suggested by experts were added and six were removed. The final 38 items that reached a defined consensus threshold in the rating phase were classified under seven categories and are considered important for conducting and reporting in any FDCR study.ConclusionThis paper proposes a list of items and additional recommendations that researchers in the field of FDCR are encouraged to note and report when designing an FDCR study and reporting its results. Along with the presentation of a quality control checklist with Yes/No ratable items, various challenges in moving towards greater homogeneity in FDCR research and widespread use of FDCR to investigate SUDs and develop clinically relevant biomarkers are discussed.

P-074: Resilience in informal carers of people with dementia. An exploration of the concept using a Delphi consensus method

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. S52
Author(s):  
K. Joling ◽  
G. Windle ◽  
R.-M. Dröes ◽  
M. Huisman ◽  
C. Hertogh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Consensus Method ◽  
Delphi Consensus ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Informal Carers
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