DELPHI method

The study is conducted through online progressive and increasingly refined surveys in order to establish consensus between participants (Delphi method). 

The outline of the process is depicted in the diagram, with arrows indicating that the overall directionality of responses from each round are used to form the questions for subsequent rounds.

Answers are anonymous to everyone, allowing for free expression of individual views.

Participants are given 2 weeks to complete their response to the survey and there is usually a 4-6 week gap between surveys for analysis and preparation of the next round by the VICCCS group.

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