A consensus model for Delphi processes with linguistic terms and its application to chronic pain in neonates definition

[Display omitted] This paper proposes a new model of consensus based on linguistic terms to be implemented in Delphi processes. The model of consensus involves qualitative reasoning techniques and is based on the concept of entropy. The proposed model has the ability to reach consensus automatically...

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Published in:Applied soft computing 2015-10, Vol.35, p.942-948
Main Authors: Agell, Núria, van Ganzewinkel, Christ Jan, Sánchez, Mónica, Roselló, Llorenc, Prats, Francesc, Andriessen, Peter
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
90 Operations research, mathematical programming
90C Mathematical programming
Classificació AMS
Consensus measures
Delphi technique
Group decision systems
Investigació operativa
Knowledge acquisition
Knowledge management
Matemàtiques i estadística
Programació (Matemàtica)
Programming (Mathematics)
Qualitative reasoning
Qualitative reasoning Group decision systems Consensus measures Knowledge management Knowledge acquisition Delphi technique
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC
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Summary:[Display omitted] This paper proposes a new model of consensus based on linguistic terms to be implemented in Delphi processes. The model of consensus involves qualitative reasoning techniques and is based on the concept of entropy. The proposed model has the ability to reach consensus automatically without the need for either a moderator or a final interaction among panelists. In addition, it permits panelists to answer with different levels of precision depending on their knowledge on each question. The model defined has been used to establish the relevant features for the definition of a type of chronic disease. A real-case application conducted in the Department of Neonatology of Máxima Medical Center in The Netherlands is presented. This application considers the opinions of stakeholders of neonate health-care in order to reach a final consensual definition of chronic pain in neonates.
ISSN:1568-4946
1872-9681
DOI:10.1016/j.asoc.2015.03.024