Reflectionson the useofdelphitechniqueinresearchin nursing

Abstract

The aim of thispaper was to discussand think theoretically overthe use of the Delphitechniqueinnursing research. A study was performedfrom thereflective proposalof Dalkey. The techniqueallowsthe trialinformation, in order to reachconsensus of opinionabout a subject,allowsnursing professionalswithdiverse experiencesandexpertiseon certain issues, collaboration building a consensusof views, encouraging discussion ofissues which arerelevant tothe future ofnursing.Thedetailed study of thetechnique allowsaccurate understandingabout the positive aspectsof their use, being considered an innovativemethodological alternative. It is evidentthat thetechnique hasthe potential to supportresearchthat focus onthecontemporary scene,marked bynew formsof action,incorporatingideas andforecasting trendsthat characterizethe current practice ofnursing.

Descriptors:Nursing methodology research; investigative techniques; nursing;methods.