Table 2 Modified Delphi Rounds One and Two Samples, Process and Results
Modified Delphi Round | Round One | Round Two |
|---|---|---|
Purposive Sample | Physicians; LTC Staff & Administrators: LTC residents & family members; Palliative Care, Geriatric/Gerontology Experts/Researchers | Physicians; LTC Staff & Administrators: LTC residents & family members; Palliative Care, Geriatric/Gerontology Experts/Researchers |
Process | 75 statements developed from physician interviews & systematic review/published literature Rated on a 9-point Likert scale Appropriateness ≥ 7 | 4 Remaining Round One Statements 9-point Likert Scale Appropriateness ≥ 7 |
Results | 19 participants 3 provinces 71 statements scored ≥ 7 4 statements scored < 7 and > 3 | 11 participants 4 statements excluded 71 statements remained |