Delphi method
The expert group used a criterion-based Delphi Method to identify core
concepts of pharmacology education. The following six best-practice
elements of the Delphi method (see (Bhandari & Hallowell)) were
incorporated into our study. First, an expert group technique was used
to answer the question “What are the core concepts of pharmacology
education?”. Indirect interaction between participants was maintained
for Rounds One and Two. A predefined threshold was set at 80% agreement
for any candidate term to be adopted as a core concept. The anonymity of
voting was maintained for the expert group throughout the process.
Controlled feedback was provided in the form of a summary of voting
after Round Two and Three. Three iterative rounds of analysis were
conducted.