title: Development of competency based standards An application of the Delphi research technique.
abstract: This paper, by Ann Bonner and Glenn Stewart, describes the benefits and limitations of using the Delphi technique research method. The technique was applied to a study in Australia that sought to identify advanced practice competency standards within a nursing speciality.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, Family and Community Health, University of Sydney.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bonner
authors.affiliation: Renal Unit, Concord Hospital, Concord, Australia.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Stewart