Main methods n (%)
Semi-structured group discussion only
1 (3.8)
Unstructured group discussion only
0
Consensus development conference only
4 (15.4)
Literature/systematic review only
0
Delphi only
0
Survey only
0
NGT only
0
Interview only
0
Mixed methods (as detailed below)
21 (80.8)
Literature/systematic review and Delphi
3 (11.5)
Literature/systematic review, Delphi, and Consensus meeting
12 (46.2)
Literature/systematic review, Delphi, and modified NGT
2 (7.7)
Literature/systematic review and stakeholder meeting
1 (3.8)
Literature/systematic review and survey
1 (3.8)
Survey, Delphi, consensus meeting
1 (3.8)
No methods described
1 (3.8)
Delphi n = 19 (100)
Delphi process
2-round
8 (42.1)
3-round
10 (52.6)
Not specified
1 (5.3)
Delphi software
DelphiManager
5 (26.3)
QuestionPro
1 (5.3)
SurveyGizmo
1 (5.3)
Survey Monkey
4 (21.1)
Survey Methods
2 (10.5)
LimeSurvey
1 (5.3)
Online (not specified)
5 (26.3)
Scoring process
5-point Likert scale
2 (7.7)
9-point Likert
13 (50.0)
Ranking of outcomes
3 (11.5)
No scoring process described
8 (30.8)
Consensus definition
70/15% criteria* 12 (46.2)
70% or more participants reach consensus 3 (11.5)
Consensus across stakeholder groups 1 (3.8)
Consensus by majority of respondents 1 (3.8)
Unanimous decision from expert panel 1 (3.8)
No consensus definition 8 (30.7)