Tag : Delphi

ABSTRACT: The Use of the Delphi and Other Consensus Group Methods in Medical Education Research: A Review

PURPOSE: Consensus group methods, such as the Delphi method and nominal group technique (NGT), are used to synthesize expert opinions when evidence is lacking. Despite their extensive use, these methods are inconsistently applied. Their use in medical education research has not been well studied. The authors set out to describe the

Posted on 10 Jul 2017
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Abstract, Medical Education, Resources

MANUSCRIPT: Beyond knowledge and skills: the use of a Delphi study to develop a technology-mediated teaching strategy

Background While there is evidence to suggest that teaching practices in clinical education should include activities that more accurately reflect the real world, many educators base their teaching on transmission models that encourage the rote learning of knowledge and technical skills. Technology-mediated instruction may facilitate the development of professional attributes that