An Adaptation of the RAND/UCLA Modified Delphi Panel Method in the Time of COVID-19

• DOI: 10.2147/jhl.s352500
• Publication Date: 2022-05-19T20:03:19Z
• Authors: Michael S Broder; Sarah N Gibbs; Irina Yermilov
• Keywords: Delphi Method; Delphi; Panel discussion; Pandemic

Abstract: The RAND/UCLA modified Delphi panel method is a formal group consensus process that systematically and quantitatively combines expert opinion evidence by asking panelists to rate, discuss, then re-rate items. has been used develop medical society guidelines, other clinical practice disease classification systems, research agendas, quality improvement interventions. Traditionally, of experts meet in person discuss results first-round survey. After the meeting, complete second-round survey areas consensus. During COVID-19 pandemic, this aspect was not possible. As such, we have adapted conduct virtual panels. In study, present targeted literature review describe summarize existing on outline our adaptation for conducting these panels virtually. Transitioning from in-person meetings without challenges, but there also unexpected advantages. here can be cost-effective efficient alternative researchers clinicians. Keywords: panel, consensus, COVID-19, pandemic