Methodological reflections to support good practice in using nominal group techniques: Insights from applications in palliative care studies.

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Background

High-quality recommendations require rigorous methods based on strong evidence to improve clinical practice. In palliative and end-of-life care, expert consensus is sometimes achieved through nominal group techniques. However, its practical challenges are often underestimated, potentially compromising the rigour and the quality of the recommendations.Methodological reflections:The methodological reflections on developing recommendations using the nominal group technique are discussed in this paper. These reflections are drawn from its theoretical foundations and applications in palliative care research, including a Taiwanese study on preparing families for a relative's death. We highlight key issues such as the omission of pilot meetings and the underestimation of practi

SUBMITTER: Liang HJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12640363 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature