Application of the Delphi method in developing the core information of health and evaluation index system for the elderly Chinese people
10.3760/cma.j.issn.0254-9026.2014.02.027
- VernacularTitle:应用德尔菲法构建老年人健康核心信息和知识要点指标体系
- Author:
Shujun WANG
;
Chunbo DUAN
;
Chao GAO
;
Jing SHI
;
Pulin YU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Delphi technique;
Evaluation studies
- From:
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics
2014;33(2):210-213
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To develop a scientific system of core information of health and evaluation index for the elderly Chinese people,which is suitable for the situation of our country.Methods The framework was established by extensive literature review and topic discussions.The index system was constructed with the Delphi method.Results 58 experts in different fields of health were selected in the two rounds of Delphi consultation research.The effective response rates in the two rounds were 96.88% and 100% respectively.The average value of the authoritative coefficient was between 0.80 and 0.96.And coefficients of variation were between 6.20 and 12.13.Based on the Delphi consultation research,the core information of health and evaluation index system for the elderly Chinese people were composed of 8 primary indicators closely associated with the positive awareness of aging and senescence and 31 other indicators.Conclusions The architecture of the core information of health and evaluation index system for the elderly Chinese people is stable,and the consultant experts tend to reach a consensus.The evaluation index system contains the most influential factors for the elderly Chinese people,and has the affirmative scientificity,applicability and feasibility.