Consensus methods: characteristics and guidelines for use

• Published in: American journal of public health (1971) Vol. 74; no. 9; pp. 979 - 983
• Main Authors: Fink, A, Kosecoff, J, Chassin, M, Brook, R H
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Washington, DC Am Public Health Assoc 01.09.1984; American Public Health Association
• Subjects: Biological and medical sciences; Decision Making; Delphi Technique; Humans; Medical sciences; Methods; National Institutes of Health (U.S.); Public health. Hygiene-occupational medicine; Research Design; United States; United States; Problem solving

Consensus methods are being used increasingly to solve problems in medicine and health. Their main purpose is to define levels of agreement on controversial subjects. Advocates suggest that, when properly employed, consensus strategies can create structured environments in which experts are given th...