Academic Network: Delphi techniques in the health and social sciences. Concept, methodological basis and quality (acronym: DeWiss)

This academic network focuses on epistemological principles, methodological issues and guidelines for conducting and reporting Delphi techniques.

Over 20 academics from different disciplines and epistemological approaches pursue the following goals:

  1. Networking and fostering young academics
  2. Well-founded and insightful exchange of knowledge and experience regarding Delphi techniques
  3. Carrying out methodological tests and surveys to improve the methods base for Delphi techniques
  4. Developing and reaching consensus on a guideline for reporting Delphi studies

Funding from the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 429572724

If you are interested in joining the network, please contact marlen.niederberger(at)ph-gmuend.de

Organization in Working Groups

The network is structured into three working groups with different focal areas: