title: Using the Delphi technique in nursing research.
abstract: The Delphi technique is often used when consensus views of experts are sought in nursing education, management and clinical work. This article discusses the usefulness of the technique for research in nursing, using personal experience, past critiques and examples from contemporary nursing research.
authors.affiliation: Centre for Nursing Research and Practice Development, University of Western Sydney, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia.
authors.forename: Lesley
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Wilkes
mesh_terms: D003697:Delphi Technique; D006801:Humans; D015399:Nursing Research / Q000379:methods*
keywords: Clinical practice; Delphi studies; Delphi technique; consensus technique; nursing research