Using the Delphi technique to design a self-reporting triage survey tool

A useful addition to any researcher's methodological repertoire is the Delphi technique. This technique facilitates group communication to develop research items that are contextually specific. For the first time this method was utilised to develop a self-reporting triage survey tool that would...

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Published in:Accident & Emergency Nursing 2001-10, Vol.9 (4), p.235-241
Main Authors: Fry, M., Burr, G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accident and emergency departments
Australia
Decision Making
Delphi method
Delphi Technique
Emergency Nursing - methods
Emergency Service, Hospital - organization & administration
Health Care Surveys - instrumentation
Humans
New South Wales
Nurse's Role - psychology
Nurses
Nursing
Pilot Projects
Surveys and Questionnaires - standards
Triage
Triage - methods
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Summary:A useful addition to any researcher's methodological repertoire is the Delphi technique. This technique facilitates group communication to develop research items that are contextually specific. For the first time this method was utilised to develop a self-reporting triage survey tool that would explore current practice and begin to explore triage decision-making. The triage role is complex, often crisis-driven and demands speed and accuracy on the part of the triage nurse. This role involves patient assessment, initiating investigations, patient referral and management. The study used the Delphi technique to produce a triage survey tool that would assist in broadening our understanding of current triage practice within Australia.
ISSN:0965-2302
1532-9267
DOI:10.1054/aaen.2001.0245