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Using a delphi process to develop an effective train‐the‐trainers program to train health and social care professionals throughout Europe
Author(s) -
Pearce Jennifer,
Jones Caryl,
Morrison Sinead,
Olff Miranda,
van Buschbach Susanne,
Witteveen Anke B.,
Williams Richard,
OrengoGarcía Francisco,
Ajdukovic Dean,
Aker A. Tamer,
Nordanger Dag,
LuegerSchuster Brigitte,
Bisson Jonathan I.
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of traumatic stress
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.259
H-Index - 134
eISSN - 1573-6598
pISSN - 0894-9867
DOI - 10.1002/jts.21705
Subject(s) - delphi method , delphi , medical education , curriculum , process (computing) , inclusion (mineral) , the internet , program evaluation , psychology , health care , nursing , medicine , applied psychology , computer science , political science , pedagogy , social psychology , world wide web , public administration , artificial intelligence , law , operating system
Research has shown that developing a Train‐the‐Trainers (TTT) program is important if agencies are to implement guidelines, but the most effective way to deliver a TTT program remains unanswered. This article presents data from a 3‐round Internet‐based Delphi process, which was used to help develop consensus‐based guidelines for a TTT programme to deliver to health and social care professionals throughout Europe a curriculum on traumatic stress. In Round 1, 74 experts rated the importance of statements relating to the TTT field and then reassessed their scores in the light of others' responses in subsequent rounds. Forty‐one (67%) of 61 statements achieved consensus (defined as having a mean score >7 or < 3 on the 0–9 rating scales used and 70% of participants scoring 7 and above or 3 and below) for inclusion. Key TTT components included interactive and practical presentations, delivery to groups of 7–12 people over 2 days, external and local expert facilitation, course manuals, refresher courses, and supervision. The Delphi process allowed a consensus to be achieved in an area in which there are limitations in the current evidence.