The Delphi technique in radiography education research

Wallace, M. J.; St. John-Matthews, Janice; Robinson, Lesley

Abstract

© 2017 Objectives To describe and review the Delphi technique as a tool for radiographers engaged in mixed-methods research whereby agreement is required on the proficiencies needed by educational programmes for pre- and post- registration radiographers. This is achieved through a description offering a brief history of the technique. Through a literature search, radiography education research using this technique is identified. A protocol for a research project using the technique is presented. Using this worked example, advantages and disadvantages of the method are explored including sampling of participants, sample size, number of rounds and methods of feedback. Key findings There are limited examples of the use of the Delphi technique in radiography literature including considerations on how to select experts and panel size. Conclusion The Delphi technique is a suitable method for establishing collective agreement in the design of radiography educational interventions. Additional research is needed to deepen this evidence-based knowledge.

• Journal Article Type: Review
• Acceptance Date: Mar 13, 2017
• Online Publication Date: Mar 27, 2017
• Publication Date: Sep 1, 2017
• Deposit Date: Mar 15, 2017
• Publicly Available Date: Mar 27, 2018
• Journal: Radiography
• Print ISSN: 1078-8174
• Electronic ISSN: 1532-2831
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 23
• Issue: 1
• Pages: S53-S57
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2017.03.007
• Keywords: radiography, education, Delphi, competency
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/881837
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2017.03.007
• Contract Date: Mar 15, 2017