Adapting the Nominal Group Technique to a virtual version: an experience report
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Author(s)
Gusmao, Viviane Cristina de Lima
Flausino, Tatiane Garcia do Carmo
Couto, Daniela Sanches
Abraao, Ligia Maria
Felix, Adriana Maria da Silva
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
Objective: To report on the adaptations made to the original Nominal Group Technique (NGT), allowing it to be applied to the virtual format, preserving all its key elements.
Method: An experience report on the adaptations and adjustments made to the original NGT to the virtual format using Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), using digital tools that are available free of charge or are low cost and easy to use.
Results: The NGT was carried out entirely virtually and underwent adaptations in each of its four stages through the incorporation of specific digital resources. It was possible to present the most voted ideas and obtain final approval from the participants. The participants had no difficulty in using the virtual resources provided and, based on the reaction evaluation, they were satisfied with the tools provided.
Conclusion: The adapted NGT proved to be an effective method when used in a virtual setting, capable of producing a significant number of ideas and developing consensus. The adapted tool can be used by other researchers in countries with similar resources or dimensions to Brazil.
Method: An experience report on the adaptations and adjustments made to the original NGT to the virtual format using Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), using digital tools that are available free of charge or are low cost and easy to use.
Results: The NGT was carried out entirely virtually and underwent adaptations in each of its four stages through the incorporation of specific digital resources. It was possible to present the most voted ideas and obtain final approval from the participants. The participants had no difficulty in using the virtual resources provided and, based on the reaction evaluation, they were satisfied with the tools provided.
Conclusion: The adapted NGT proved to be an effective method when used in a virtual setting, capable of producing a significant number of ideas and developing consensus. The adapted tool can be used by other researchers in countries with similar resources or dimensions to Brazil.
Date Issued
2024-01-01
Date Acceptance
2024-01-12
Citation
Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da USP, 2024, 58
ISSN
0080-6234
Publisher
Universidade de São Paulo
Journal / Book Title
Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da USP
Volume
58
Copyright Statement
This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License.
License URL
Identifier
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/38488509
PII: S0080-62342024000100701
Subjects
CONSENSUS
COVID-19
Digital technology
Life Sciences & Biomedicine
Methods
Nursing
Nursing Research
PEARLS
Science & Technology
Publication Status
Published
Coverage Spatial
Brazil
Article Number
e20230298
Date Publish Online
2024-03-11