Reaching consensus on the definition of modifiable determinants of health: a Delphi study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The term 'modifiable risk factor' and similar variations of the expression are common across health literature. Despite this, there is no universal definition for what would be modifiable when considering the factors that increase risk of ill health or enable good health and well-being. We conducted a Delphi study aiming to reach consensus among interdisciplinary experts on the definition and conceptualisation of what would be considered 'modifiable' as health determinants.

Methods

The Delphi statements were based on initial criteria conceptualised by the research team and published in an opinion article. 103 experts from a range of interdisciplinary backgrounds were invited to participate in the Delphi. The statements were adjusted based on the results of the f

SUBMITTER: Stannard S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12911794 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature