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Using and Reporting the Delphi Method for Selecting Healthcare Quality Indicators: A Systematic Review

PLoS ONE · 2011 · Vol. 6(6) · pp. e20476–e20476
Rym BoulkedidHendy AbdoulMarine LoustauOlivier SibonyCorinne Alberti

Abstract

The use and reporting of the Delphi method for quality indicators selection need to be improved. We provide some guidance to the investigators to improve the using and reporting of the method in future surveys.

Delphi Technique in ResearchPatient Satisfaction in HealthcareHealth Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of LifeDelphi methodDelphiQuality (philosophy)Health careProcess (computing)Computer scienceProcess managementData scienceManagement scienceBusiness

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Delphi TechniqueHumansResearch DesignGuidelines as TopicQuality Indicators, Health Care
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