The Delphi method —more research please

In this journal, Turnbull and colleagues have reported the results of a survey of Delphi panelists who had recently participated in the development of a Core Outcome Set (COS) and a Core Outcome Measurement Set (COMS) [1]. The COS and COMS define “what to measure” and “how to measure” outcomes in all clinical trials for the same condition. The purpose of their study was to help researchers navigate design decisions when conducting Delphi studies. The following commentary will situate the present study in the literature by reviewing t he Delphi method and highlighting concerns regarding poor standardization and reporting, briefly touch upon the literature informing the method itself, and propose current recommendations and future directions.
Source: Journal of Clinical Epidemiology - Category: Epidemiology Authors: Tags: Commentary Source Type: research