Using a modified Delphi method to identify research priorities in an Australian regional health service

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Rouse, Donna, McDonald, Daniel and Tynan, Anna. 2023. "Using a modified Delphi method to identify research priorities in an Australian regional health service." International Journal of Healthcare Management. https://doi.org/10.1080/20479700.2023.2168329

Article Title	Using a modified Delphi method to identify research priorities in an Australian regional health service
ERA Journal ID	40152
Article Category	Article
Authors	Rouse, Donna, McDonald, Daniel and Tynan, Anna
Journal Title	International Journal of Healthcare Management
Number of Pages	9
Year	2023
Publisher	Taylor & Francis
Place of Publication	United Kingdom
ISSN	1753-3031
	1753-304X
	2047-9700
	2047-9719
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)	https://doi.org/10.1080/20479700.2023.2168329
Web Address (URL)	https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/20479700.2023.2168329
Abstract	Background Health service providers need to set their own research priorities to ensure investment of limited resources into projects relevant to their setting. Rural health services may face additional challenges in identifying research priorities if they comprise a research-naïve workforce. This study examines the methods employed by one health service to identify research priorities across a multidisciplinary health service in regional Australia. Method A modified 3-round Delphi method was employed, with panellists from clinical divisions, management, and consumer groups. Modifications included delivery via etechnology; inclusion of a reference group; a large panel who were selected without prior consultation; provision for non-sequential engagement in rounds by panellists; and group level feedback between rounds. Results In total 270 panellists were enlisted from across the health service, representing all levels of management, clinicians with and without research experience, and consumers. Valid research priorities for the whole of service were successfully identified using the modified Delphi method. Conclusion This study demonstrates how a regional health service with minimal research experience, was able to utilise a modified Delphi methodology to facilitate research priority setting across a widespread and multidisciplinary health service. Modifications to the Delphi methodology and their utility within the research setting are discussed.
Keywords	Australia; modified Delphi; research priority setting; Rural health service
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020	4206. Public health
Public Notes	Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions.
Byline Affiliations	Darling Downs Health, Australia
	Centre for Health Research
	University of Queensland

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