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Application of Delphi Method in the Development and Revision of Clinical Practice Guidelines of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Process and Suggestions

Authors :
LIANG Changhao
YIN Guanxiang
WANG Yaqi
LIU Siqi
GAO Yicheng
LIU Pengwei
SU Xiangfei
FEI Yutong
Source :
Xiehe Yixue Zazhi, Vol 14, Iss 5, Pp 1084-1090 (2023)
Publication Year :
2023
Publisher :
Editorial Office of Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital, 2023.

Abstract

In the process of developing clinical practice guidelines, consensus method is essential to determine clinical problems and recommendations, among which Delphi method and modified Delphi method are the most common. Therefore, scientific and standardized application of Delphi method to reach a consensus (such as expert selection, process design) has become an important topic in urgent need of study. In the process of using Delphi method, it is necessary to refer to mature methodological suggestions to make theconsensus process structured and transparent. This article focuses on the key elements of Delphi method in the development of clinical practice guidelines, and elaborates its basic methods and processes, including the number, composition, standards and selection methods of the 'expert group', as well as the key points of patients' participation. In terms of technical points, anonymity, consensus threshold and time control are described. Furthermore, the limitations of Delphi method and the highlights of the report are presented, in order to promote the standardized application of Delphi method in the development of the guidelines.

Details

Language :
Chinese
ISSN :
16749081
Volume :
14
Issue :
5
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Xiehe Yixue Zazhi
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.b16cb7f1ca8441b090c987e668016784
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.12290/xhyxzz.2022-0649