Consensus-Driven Development of an Exercise Base Manual Programme for Prediabetic Patients: A Delphi Study by Hafeez S, Shakil-Ur-Rehman S, Riaz S, Hafeez S, Hafeez JS, Mumtaz H

“…Fifty-seven of these reached consensuses in round 3.Conclusion: The exercise-based manual programme developed by Modified Delphi study provided disease prevention education, physical activity and dietary recommendations to improve glycemic control in the prediabetic population. …”
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A protocol for developing, disseminating, and implementing a core outcome set for caesarean scar ectopic pregnancy research: COSCAR by Simrit Nijjar, Cecilia Bottomley, Munira Oza, Ilan E. Timor-Tritsch, Andrea Kaelin Agten, Francesco D’Antonio, Krystle Y. Chong, Lan N. Vuong, Jin Li, Rosanna Acklom, Ben W. Mol, Davor Jurkovic, the International Collaboration COSCAR

“…Key stakeholders will then be asked to prioritise the outcomes via a modified 2-round Delphi survey. Outcomes will be scored using a modified nine-point Likert scale that ranges from 1 (extremely unimportant) to 9 (extremely important) and an additional outcome of ‘I can’t rate the outcome because I don’t know the outcome’. …”
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Definitions of determinants of physical activity behaviour: process and outcome of consensus from the DE-PASS expert group by Jan Dygrýn, Javier Brazo-Sayavera, Joana Cruz, Mekdes Kebede Gebremariam, José Carlos Ribeiro, Laura Capranica, Ciaran MacDonncha, Yael Netz

“…Two independent reviewers systematically reviewed the literature to catalogue the range of definitions used for key determinants of PAB (steps 1–2). A two-round modified Delphi survey was conducted online from February to September 2023, to determine the optimal definition for each determinant. …”
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Birth plans: Developing a shared medical decision aid tool by M. Goetz-Fu, L. Gaucher, C. Huissoud, B. De la Fourniere, C. Dupont, M. Cortet

“…Initially, work groups with perinatal care professionals drafted items designed to guide expectant mothers in developing their birth plans and actively participating in childbirth decisions. Subsequently, we used a modified Delphi-consensus in three rounds to retain the most relevant items. …”
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Developing a Delphi Consensus on the Domains and Conduct of Brief Geriatric Assessments in Singapore by Jonathan Gao, Penny Lun, Lay Khoon Lau, Woan Shin Tan, Edward Tan, Wee Shiong Lim, Reshma Aziz Merchant, Laura Tay, Yew Yoong Ding

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General education biology labs: a Delphi study of student learning outcomes by Dayna Jean DeFeo, Sarah Gerken, Trang C. Tran, Dmitry Khodyakov, Arlene Fink

“…We performed an online modified-Delphi study of student learning outcomes (SLOs) for non-majors biology. …”
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Developing a set of patient‐centered outcomes for routine use in endometriosis: An international Delphi study by Alba Nicolas‐Boluda, Enora Le Roux, Arounie Tavenet, Jerome Bouaziz, Paolo Vercellini, Pamela Stratton, Arnaud Fauconnier

“…Material and Methods By means of a modified two‐round Delphi study with international representation including healthcare professionals, researchers and patient representatives (51 participants, 16 countries) we developed a set of patient‐centered measurements. …”
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Identification of core competencies for exercise oncology professionals: A Delphi study of United States and Australian participants by Mary A. Kennedy, Kelley Covington Wood, Anna Campbell, Melanie Potiaumpai, Christopher M. Wilson, Anna L. Schwartz, Jessica Gorzelitz, Maxime Caru, Kathryn H. Schmitz

“…Therefore, the aim of this study was to obtain consensus on core competencies required for an exercise professional to be qualified to work with adults undergoing active cancer treatment. Materials and Methods A three‐round modified electronic Delphi process was used. …”
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Development of a physical literacy assessment framework for Chinese preschool children: a Delphi–AHP approach by Xiaojuan Tao, Junkai Zhang, Xiaotian Wang, Yuliu Tao, Mingming Guo

“…This study aimed to develop such a framework using a modified Delphi method and determine the relative importance of its components through the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP).MethodThe study employed a multi-phase design comprising a literature review, expert interviews, and two rounds of Delphi surveys with 40 experts across relevant fields. …”
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Identifying the key components of a diet and lifestyle screener for people living with and beyond cancer: an e-Delphi study by Ignacio Ricci-Cabello, Dora Romaguera, Alice Chaplin, Lara Prohens, Janna Wordsworth, Antònia Obrador-Hevia, Monica Guillot, Albert Sesé

“…The purpose of this study was to reach a consensus among an international expert panel on the essential items to include in this type of instrument.Design A scientific committee developed the initial list of items, which were presented to an expert panel in a two-round-modified electronic Delphi. Panellists were asked to rate the adequacy, relevance and feasibility of self-reporting each item. …”
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Development of lactation and breast/chestfeeding adverse event terminology (LaBAET) through a Delphi consensus approach by Katarzyna M. Maksym, Kinga Kalita-Kurzyńska, Diane Spatz, Melinda Boss, Maria Carmen Collado, Anna Gonciarz-Dytman, Bei Han, Asma Khalil, Joanna Kozakiewicz, Ernest Kuchar, Karolina Morze, Rebecca Powell, Natalie Shenker, Sławomir Wątroba, Anna L. David, Aleksandra Wesołowska

“…These underwent two rounds of a modified Delphi procedure involving an international multidisciplinary team of experts and patient representatives. …”
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Elements of a nurse-coordinated post-stroke home care rehabilitation in the Philippines: A cross-sectional study by Allan Paulo Blaquera, Gil P. Soriano, Hirokazu Ito, Yuko Yasuhara, Tetsuya Tanioka

“…Methods: A literature review was conducted to generate items for a tool that would elicit important elements of post-stroke home care rehabilitation in terms of structure, process, and outcome domains. Two rounds of the modified e-Delphi technique were conducted with a panel of 10 experts, and the content validity index (CVI) was calculated. …”
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Primary Care Severe Asthma Registry and Education Project (PCSAR-EDU): Phase 1 – an e-Delphi for registry definitions and indices of clinician behaviour by Michelle Greiver, Babak Aliarzadeh, Rahim Moineddin, Teresa To, Braden O'Neill, Kenneth R Chapman, Katrina A D'Urzo, Itamar E Tamari, M Reza Maleki-Yazdi, Ross EG Upshur, Lana Biro, Kulamakan Kulasegaram, Anthony D D'Urzo

“…This manuscript describes phase 1 of PCSAR-EDU which involves establishing interdisciplinary consensus on criteria for the: (1) definition of severe asthma; (2) generation of a severe asthma registry and (3) definition of an electronic-medical record data-based Clinician Behaviour Index (CBI).Methods and analysis In phase 1, a modified e-Delphi activity will be conducted. Delphi panellists (n≥13) will be invited to complete a 30 min online survey on three separate occasions (i.e., three separate e-Delphi ‘rounds’) over a 3-month period. …”
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Development of a core outcome set for pharmacological interventions in osteoporosis among patients with diabetes mellitus: an international consensus study protocol by Chao Wei, Chao Wei, Xiaobin Wang, Zubing Mei, Zubing Mei, Jing Li

“…Phase 2 consists of a modified Delphi process involving international experts in endocrinology, bone metabolism, and diabetes care, as well as patients and public representatives. …”
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Indicators for Active Transportation in Tier II Indian Cities: A Case of Bhopal, India by Shumaila Saleem, Anuj Jaiswal

“…Based on analytical hierarchy process, modified Delphi approach and user perception survey were utilised for the identification of performance indicators for Bhopal city. …”
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Identification and Validation of Entrustable Professional Activities in Indonesian Internal Medicine Residency Programs by Ikhwan Rinaldi, Ardi Findyartini, Sandra Widaty, Irsan Hasan

“…Background: Entrustable professional activities (EPAs) are tasks entrusted to students who assist supervisors in determining their competencies. …”
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The emergence of academic pediatric acute and urgent care fellowships: entrustable professional activities by Haroon Shaukat, Deena Berkowitz, Ioannis Koutroulis, Emily Willner

“…This article seeks to develop a set of nationally agreed-upon PAC-specific EPAs to be used by emerging fellowships.Methods Multi-step iterative qualitative study using a web-based survey was used for EPA development and validity. A modified-Delphi panel, comprised of pediatric educators from multiple institutions, participated in four rounds to reach consensus (≥80%). …”
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Academic competition-based learning cultivates scientific literacy to promote professional competitiveness in medical undergraduates by Yan Ruan, Junlei Zhang, Jiali Wang, Rui Jian, Feng Mei, Hongli Li, Yun Zhang, Qiwen Hu, Lan Xiao, Yi Yang, Ming Li, Jiaxiang Xiong, Yanping Tian

“…This study evaluates the effectiveness and challenges of an academic competition-based learning (ACBL) for enhancing scientific literacy in medical undergraduates.MethodsThe International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) Competition based program was developed using a two-round modified Delphi study. 30 students participated in an iGEM-based academic competition during 18 months. …”
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Triterpenoids from Chios Mastiha Resin Against MASLD—A Molecular Docking Survey by Nataša Milošević, Maja Milanović, Milica Medić Stojanoska, Varomyalin Tipmanee, Ilias Smyrnioudis, George V. Dedoussis, Nataša Milić

“…Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common chronic liver disease without an approved pharmacological approach for its prevention/treatment. Based on the modified Delphi process, NAFLD was redefined as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) to highlight the metabolic aspect of liver pathogenesis. …”
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Development of core outcome set for healthy aging treatment in primary care settings by Soobin Jang, Hyein Jeong, Jungi Park, Mi Mi Ko, Jeeyoun Jung

“…Methods: The COS was developed following the COS-STAD guidelines and through a multiphase process, including a literature review and a modified Delphi consensus. A project management group (PMG) reviewed studies related to health promotion programs and generated an initial list of outcomes. …”
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