The committee meeting alternative. Using the Delphi technique.
Decision making is an important component of the role of nursing administrators; yet, committee meetings for decision making have limitations. The author describes the characteristics of the Delphi technique and compares the Delphi process to the face-to-face discussions occurring in committee meetings. Specific information about the use of the Delphi technique as well as examples of its use are presented.
University of Virginia, Charlottesville.
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D000288:Administrative Personnel; D003697:Delphi Technique; D006801:Humans; D009718:Nurse Administrators; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital; D011367:Professional Staff Committees; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires