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- Title
Applications of consensus methods in the improvement of care of paediatric patients: a step forward from a 'good guess'.
- Authors
Tammela, O
- Abstract
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.
- Subjects
IATROGENIC diseases in children; PEDIATRICS; CHILD health services; DELPHI method; AGE groups
- Publication
Acta Paediatrica, 2013, Vol 102, Issue 2, p111
- ISSN
0803-5253
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/apa.12120