Community Specialist Teams for Older People Consensus Development: A Real-Time Delphi Approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to develop consensus on the core elements of the Community Specialist Teams for Older People (CST OP) service model.

Methods

This study utilised a modified Delphi approach. World Café Focus Groups (n = 97) were facilitated to develop and refine statements which were included in a Real-Time Delphi survey.

Results

Four key themes were produced from the World Café Focus Groups data: Fundamentals of service design, Access and transitions of care, Team Functions and Quality improvement. Themes produced informed the CST OP Real-Time Delphi survey, which was completed by 77 participants, representing a response rate of 78%.

Conclusion

The modified Delphi approach has resulted in the refinement and agreement of a set of core CST OP statement

SUBMITTER: FitzGerald C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12551642 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature