Determining Highly Desirable Traits of an Effective Emotional Freedom Techniques Practitioner: A Delphi Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 13-25
Author(s):  
Peta Stapleton ◽  
Hannah Chatwin
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Delphi Study ◽  
Delphi Technique ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Modified Delphi ◽  
Delphi Approach ◽  
Core Elements ◽  
Modified Delphi Technique ◽  
Emotional Freedom Techniques ◽  
Many Core

Due to the distinct lack of definition surrounding the desirable attributes of an effective Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) practitioner, this study utilized a modified Delphi technique to explore this. This method is designed to achieve a consensus amongst skilled panelists when an accepted body of literature is lacking. A three-round modified Delphi approach was used and participants were skilled in delivering EFT as a practitioner (N = 22). The first round was an open-ended series of questions derived from the literature, and responses to these initial questions were analyzed using content analysis (nVivo), with common themes identified and grouped together. These themes were then utilized to develop more specific quantitative questions (Likert format) to be used in the subsequent rounds. Consensus was set at 75% agreement on an item and was reached for 11 out of the 15 traits of an effective EFT practitioner identified in round 1. Consensus was also reached for seven out of the eight traits of an ineffective EFT practitioner, but was not reached for many core elements in training. These included adequate training, knowledge of other energy techniques, and the use of structured interviews, among other issues. Consensus was also not reached for the use of screening processes prior to training. These results are discussed in terms of standardization in EFT

scholarly journals Building a neuroinfectious disease consensus curriculum

Neurology ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 93 (5) ◽  
pp. 208-216
Author(s):  
Arun Venkatesan ◽  
Felicia C. Chow ◽  
Allen Aksamit ◽  
Russell Bartt ◽  
Thomas P. Bleck ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
American Academy ◽  
Delphi Technique ◽  
Fellowship Training ◽  
Consensus Process ◽  
Diverse Range ◽  
Modified Delphi ◽  
Delphi Approach ◽  
Modified Delphi Technique ◽  
Comprehensive Curriculum ◽  
American Academy Of Neurology

ObjectiveTo delineate a comprehensive curriculum for fellowship training in neuroinfectious diseases, we conducted a modified Delphi approach to reach consensus among 11 experts in the field.MethodsThe authors invited a diverse range of experts from the American Academy of Neurology Neuro-Infectious Diseases (AAN Neuro-ID) Section to participate in a consensus process using a modified Delphi technique.ResultsA comprehensive list of topics was generated with 101 initial items. Through 3 rounds of voting and discussion, a curriculum with 83 items reached consensus.ConclusionsThe modified Delphi technique provides an efficient and rigorous means to reach consensus on topics requiring expert opinion. The AAN Neuro-ID section provided the pool of diverse experts, the infrastructure, and the community through which to accomplish the consensus project successfully. This process could be applied to other subspecialties and sections at the AAN.

scholarly journals Developing a hospital accreditation model: a Delphi study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Mohammad Mosadeghrad ◽  
Fatemeh Ghazanfari
Keyword(s):  
Delphi Study ◽  
Process Management ◽  
Accreditation Body ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Senior Managers ◽  
Hospital Accreditation ◽  
University Professors ◽  
Military Hospitals ◽  
Modified Delphi ◽  
Modified Delphi Technique

Abstract Background Hospital accreditation (HA) is an external evaluation of a hospital’s structures, processes and results by an independent professional accreditation body using pre-established optimum standards. The Iranian hospital accreditation system faces several challenges. The overall aim of this study was to develop a model for Iran national hospital accreditation program. Methods This research uses the modified Delphi technique to develop and verify a model of hospital accreditation. The first draft of the HA model was introduced through a critical review of 20 pioneer accreditation models and semi-structured interviews with 151 key informants from Public, private, semi-public, charity and military hospitals in Iran. Three rounds of Delphi were conducted with 28 experts of hospital accreditation to verify the proposed model. Panel members were selected from authors of research articles and key speakers in the area of hospital accreditation, senior managers of the country’s health system, university professors in the fields of health policy and management across the country. Results A comprehensive model for hospital accreditation was introduced and verified in this study. The HA model has ten constructs of which seven are enablers (“Management and leadership”, “Planning”, “Education and Research”, “employee management”, “patient management”, “resource management”, and “process management”) and three are the results (“employee results”, “patient and society results” and “hospital results”). These constructs were further broken into 43 sub-constructs. The enablers and results scored 65 and 35% of the model’s total scores respectively. Then, about 150 accreditation standards were written and verified. Conclusions A comprehensive hospital accreditation model was developed and verified. Proper attention to structures, processes and outcomes and systemic thinking during the development of the model is one of the advantages of the hospital accreditation model developed in this study. Hospital accreditation bodies can use this model to develop or revise their hospital accreditation models.

scholarly journals Minimum standards of clinical practice for physiotherapists working in critical care settings in the United Kingdom: A modified Delphi technique

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 118-131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Twose ◽  
Una Jones ◽  
Gareth Cornell
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
United Kingdom ◽  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Delphi Technique ◽  
Minimum Standard ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Critical Care Units ◽  
Modified Delphi ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Modified Delphi Technique

Introduction Across the United Kingdom, physiotherapy for critical care patients is provided 24 h a day, 7 days per week. There is a national drive to standardise the knowledge and skills of physiotherapists which will support training and reduce variability in clinical practice. Methods A modified Delphi technique using a questionnaire was used. The questionnaire, originally containing 214 items, was completed over three rounds. Items with no consensus were included in later rounds along with any additional items suggested. Results In all, 114 physiotherapists from across the United Kingdom participated in the first round, with 102 and 92 completing rounds 2 and 3, respectively. In total, 224 items were included: 107 were deemed essential as a minimum standard of clinical practice; 83 were not essential and consensus was not reached for 34 items. Analysis/Conclusion This study identified 107 items of knowledge and skills that are essential as a minimum standard for clinical practice by physiotherapists working in United Kingdom critical care units.

Timing of milestone competency acquisition in neurology residency

Neurology ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 91 (16) ◽  
pp. 748-754 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lyell K. Jones ◽  
Scott D.Z. Eggers ◽  
David J. Capobianco ◽  
Christopher J. Boes
Keyword(s):  
Delphi Technique ◽  
Educational Expectations ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
Modified Delphi ◽  
Perceived Importance ◽  
Modified Delphi Technique ◽  
Individual Program ◽  
Participant Characteristics ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Relationship

ObjectiveTo determine the stage of training at which neurology residents should achieve individual elements of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education neurology Milestones and to examine the relationship between perceived importance of Milestones and the stage by which they should be achieved.MethodsA modified Delphi technique was used to establish consensus postgraduate year (PGY) expectations for neurology Milestone competencies across 3 geographically and administratively distinct Mayo Clinic neurology residency programs. Timing expectations were examined for relationships to perceived importance of the individual Milestones and effects of participant characteristics.ResultsPGY expectations for neurology Milestone elements ranged from PGY 1.3 to PGY 4.1. Extent of rater educational seniority had no effect on PGY competency expectations. There was a moderate inverse relationship between perceived importance of the Milestone element and the PGY by which it should be achieved (rs = −0.74, p < 0.0001).Conclusions and relevanceExpectations for neurology Milestone competency acquisition can be measured and may help inform individual program design, educational expectations, and future Milestone design.

scholarly journals A Baker’s Dozen of Top Antimicrobial Stewardship Intervention Publications in 2020

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah B Green ◽  
Kayla R Stover ◽  
Katie Barber ◽  
Jeannette L Bouchard ◽  
Matthew L Brown ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Stewardship ◽  
Research Group ◽  
Delphi Technique ◽  
Modified Delphi ◽  
Modified Delphi Technique ◽  
And Training

Abstract The number of articles related to antimicrobial stewardship published each year has increased significantly over the last decade. Keeping up with the literature, particularly the most innovative, well-designed, or applicable to one’s own practice area, can be challenging. The Southeastern Research Group Endeavor (SERGE-45) network reviewed antimicrobial stewardship-related, peer-reviewed literature from 2020 that detailed actionable interventions. The top 13 publications were summarized following identification using a modified Delphi technique. This article highlights the selected interventions and may serve as a key resource for teaching and training, and to identify novel or optimized stewardship opportunities within one’s institution.

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