Show pageBacklinksCite current pageExport to PDFBack to top This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. ===== 🧠Consensus Methodology ===== **[[Consensus]] methodology** refers to structured approaches used to achieve agreement among a group of experts or stakeholders, particularly when empirical data is incomplete or expert opinions diverge. ==== 🔑 Main Consensus Methods ==== === 1. Delphi Method === * **Process:** Iterative rounds of anonymous questionnaires among experts. Feedback is shared between rounds. * **Goal:** Converge toward consensus. * **Applications:** Health guidelines, forecasting, policy development. * **Advantages:** Anonymity reduces bias; allows remote participation. * **Limitations:** Time-consuming; risk of participant drop-off. === 2. Nominal Group Technique (NGT) === * **Process:** Structured in-person session. Ideas are generated silently, then shared and ranked. * **Goal:** Rapid prioritization through voting. * **Applications:** Needs assessment, guideline creation. * **Advantages:** Promotes equal participation; fast. * **Limitations:** Requires physical presence; no anonymity. === 3. RAND/UCLA Appropriateness Method (RAM) === * **Process:** Combines Delphi with systematic literature review. Experts rate clinical scenarios in two rounds. * **Goal:** Assess appropriateness of interventions. * **Applications:** Clinical decision-making tools. * **Advantages:** Evidence-informed; highly structured. * **Limitations:** Resource and time-intensive. === 4. Consensus Conference === * **Process:** Public or expert panel discusses and issues a joint consensus statement. * **Goal:** Incorporate diverse perspectives. * **Applications:** Ethical issues, public health, biotechnology. * **Advantages:** Democratic, transparent. * **Limitations:** Complex logistics; unpredictable outcomes. === 5. Modified Delphi / e-Delphi === * **Process:** Online version of Delphi; often with fewer rounds. * **Goal:** Speed up consensus while maintaining rigor. * **Applications:** Virtual expert panels, core outcome sets. * **Advantages:** Efficient and accessible. * **Limitations:** May lack depth or iterative refinement. ==== 📌 When to Use Consensus Methods ==== * Evidence is limited or conflicting * Expert opinion is needed to guide practice * Developing: - Clinical practice guidelines - Core outcome sets - Ethical or policy frameworks ==== 📘 Reporting and Standards ==== * **CREDES** – for Delphi methodology * **COS-STAD** – for developing Core Outcome Sets * **AGREE II** – for guideline reporting quality ---- Feel free to adapt for specific projects (e.g. cranioplasty outcome sets or neurosurgical guidelines). consensus_methodology.txt Last modified: 2025/07/01 17:47by administrador