Table 1 Steps in the modified Delphi approach used to examine frailty
From: Perspectives on the representation of frailty in the electronic frailty index
Step 1 | Defining the problem and developing related questions |
Step 2 | Selection of diverse expert panel |
Step 3 | Distribution of the questionnaire to the panel: Round 1 |
Step 4 | Analysis and summary of the data and development of follow up questionnaires |
Step 5 | Repeat above steps (3 and 4): Rounds 2 and 3 |
Step 6 | Panelists invited to review consensus and specify reasons for dissenting opinion: throughout all 3 rounds |
Step 7 | Repeat steps 4–6 if needed |
Step 8 | Summary of consensus and provision of feedback to the panel |
Step 9 | Final consensus document developed and distributed |