Comparison of different rating scales for the use in Delphi studies: different scales lead to different consensus and show different test-retest reliability

Comparison of different rating scales for the use in Delphi studies: different scales lead to different consensus and show different test-retest reliability

Abstract Background Consensus-orientated Delphi studies are increasingly used in various areas of medical research using a variety of different rating scales and criteria for reaching consensus. We explored the influence of using three different rating scales and different consensus criteria on the...

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Main Authors: Toni Lange, Christian Kopkow, Jörg Lützner, Klaus-Peter Günther, Sascha Gravius, Hanns-Peter Scharf, Johannes Stöve, Richard Wagner, Jochen Schmitt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-02-01
Series:BMC Medical Research Methodology
Subjects:
Delphi
Consensus
Reliability
Outcomes
Rating scales
Treatment goals
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12874-020-0912-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12874-020-0912-8

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