The Delphi process and the nominal group technique are applicable in pediatric age groups, offering a useful choice in the selection of safety and quality improvement measures and tools.
Are consensus methods like the Delphi process and nominal group technique applicable for improving care and safety in paediatric patients?
Consensus methods such as the Delphi process and nominal group technique are useful tools for selecting safety and quality improvement measures in pediatric care.
UNLABELLED: Efforts to improve the safety and quantification of iatrogenic harm in children are necessary in paediatric practice and health care. Consensus methods are a systematic means to resolve inconsistencies in scientific information. The items to be assessed are scored and/or ranked and consensus is sought in successive rounds. The aim here is to review features of the Delphi process and the nominal group technique and their use in paediatric patients. CONCLUSION: The Delphi process and the nominal group technique are also applicable in paediatric age groups. They offer a useful choice in the selection of safety and quality improvement measures and tools.
Outi Tammela (Fri,) conducted a review in paediatric practice and health care. Consensus methods (Delphi process and nominal group technique) was evaluated. The Delphi process and the nominal group technique are applicable in pediatric age groups, offering a useful choice in the selection of safety and quality improvement measures and tools.