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Williams VN, Marshall J, Richey M, Allison M. Engaging Community in Prioritizing Outcomes to Improve Family Health in Evidence-Based Nurse Home Visiting: Using a Modified e-Delphi Method. Matern Child Health J 2024; 28:333-343. [PMID: 37989933 DOI: 10.1007/s10995-023-03839-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Evidence-based home visiting programs are designed to improve maternal child health. Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) is a model evidence-based home visiting program, shown to improve pregnancy outcomes, child development, and economic self-sufficiency for first-time mothers and their families experiencing social and economic adversities, enrolling them early in pregnancy. Recently, NFP has expanded its services to multiparous women (previous live births) and enrolling women past 28 weeks gestation (late registrants) in selected agencies in Florida since 2021. OBJECTIVE To study the process and impacts of expanding NFP to expanded populations (multiparous and/or late registrants), we convened a diverse Advisory Committee to guide the NFP expansion evaluation in Florida. METHODS This study employed a modified e-Delphi method with three rounds of data collection, to engage diverse partners to identify process and impact outcomes for the NFP expansion evaluation. RESULTS Child maltreatment was identified as the highest priority outcome. Process outcomes included program reach, client enrollment, and client engagement, while impact outcomes included maternal physical health, maternal mental health and substance use, birth outcomes, and breastfeeding practices. The Advisory Committee further identified potential data sources to measure these outcomes. CONCLUSIONS FOR PRACTICE Identifying and selecting key process and impact outcomes using a community-engaged process is necessary to ensure equal buy-in from all partners and to inform rigorous program evaluation. This study showed that using methods such as e-Delphi is feasible and effective for achieving thoughtful and rigorous decision-making, even in times of uncertainty like the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Venice Ng Williams
- Prevention Research Center for Family & Child Health, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, 80045, USA.
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- University of South Florida, College of Public Health, Tampa, FL, 33612, USA
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- Center for Prevention & Early Intervention Policy, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, 32301, USA
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- Prevention Research Center for Family & Child Health, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, 80045, USA
- Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA
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Habart D, Koza A, Leontovyc I, Kosinova L, Berkova Z, Kriz J, Zacharovova K, Brinkhof B, Cornelissen DJ, Magrane N, Bittenglova K, Capek M, Valecka J, Habartova A, Saudek F. IsletSwipe, a mobile platform for expert opinion exchange on islet graft images. Islets 2023; 15:2189873. [PMID: 36987915 PMCID: PMC10064927 DOI: 10.1080/19382014.2023.2189873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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We previously developed a deep learning-based web service (IsletNet) for an automated counting of isolated pancreatic islets. The neural network training is limited by the absent consensus on the ground truth annotations. Here, we present a platform (IsletSwipe) for an exchange of graphical opinions among experts to facilitate the consensus formation. The platform consists of a web interface and a mobile application. In a small pilot study, we demonstrate the functionalities and the use case scenarios of the platform. Nine experts from three centers validated the drawing tools, tested precision and consistency of the expert contour drawing, and evaluated user experience. Eight experts from two centers proceeded to evaluate additional images to demonstrate the following two use case scenarios. The Validation scenario involves an automated selection of images and islets for the expert scrutiny. It is scalable (more experts, images, and islets may readily be added) and can be applied to independent validation of islet contours from various sources. The Inquiry scenario serves the ground truth generating expert in seeking assistance from peers to achieve consensus on challenging cases during the preparation for IsletNet training. This scenario is limited to a small number of manually selected images and islets. The experts gained an opportunity to influence IsletNet training and to compare other experts' opinions with their own. The ground truth-generating expert obtained feedback for future IsletNet training. IsletSwipe is a suitable tool for the consensus finding. Experts from additional centers are welcome to participate.
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- David Habart
- Laboratory of Pancreatic Islets, Center of Experimental Medicine, Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine (IKEM), Prague, Czech Republic
- CONTACT David Habart Laboratory of pancreatic islets, Center of Experimental Medicine, Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Videnska 1958/9, Prague 4, 140 21, Czech Republic
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- Dino School & Novy PORG, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Laboratory of Pancreatic Islets, Center of Experimental Medicine, Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine (IKEM), Prague, Czech Republic
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- Laboratory of Pancreatic Islets, Center of Experimental Medicine, Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine (IKEM), Prague, Czech Republic
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- Laboratory of Pancreatic Islets, Center of Experimental Medicine, Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine (IKEM), Prague, Czech Republic
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- Diabetes Center, Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Laboratory of Pancreatic Islets, Center of Experimental Medicine, Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine (IKEM), Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), Leiden, Netheralnds
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), Leiden, Netheralnds
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- Nuffield department of surgical sciences, Oxford Consortium for Islet transplantation, Oxford, UK
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- Diabetes Center, Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Light Microscopy Laboratory, Institute of Molecular Genetics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czech Republic
- Laboratory of Biomathematics, Institute of Physiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Laboratory of Biomathematics, Institute of Physiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Redox Photochemistry Lab, Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Diabetes Center, Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Prague, Czech Republic
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McKinley IG, West JM, Hardie SML. A Risk Management Perspective on Climate Change: Lessons Learned from the Nuclear Industry. Environ Manage 2022; 69:835-846. [PMID: 35137265 DOI: 10.1007/s00267-022-01594-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2021] [Accepted: 01/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Despite the widely acknowledged role of the anthropogenic drivers of climate change, there has been little success in developing a clear overview of the strengths and weaknesses of counter-measures or developing a consensus on their application. Problems with conventional approaches arise from the strongly coupled, multidisciplinary issues involved and the long timescales (centuries or more) over which some key processes operate. Here we outline an alternative approach based on experience gained in risk assessment for an area with similar challenges-the geological disposal of radioactive waste. Utilization of such risk assessment approaches and tools to facilitate a holistic, top-down synthesis of the interactions between the key features, events and processes driving climate change and constraining responses to it, are illustrated. We especially focus on visual presentations that encourage dialog between both specialists and non-technical stakeholders. These can thus form a basis to assist balancing responses in terms of energy policy, modified socio-economic boundary conditions and environmental management.
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- Ian G McKinley
- McKinley Consulting, Badstrasse 20B, 5408, Ennetbaden, Switzerland
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- McKinley Consulting, Badstrasse 20B, 5408, Ennetbaden, Switzerland
- West Consult, West Bridgford, Nottingham, UK
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- McKinley Consulting, Badstrasse 20B, 5408, Ennetbaden, Switzerland.
- Schwarz Hara Consult, 6774, Tschagguns, Vorarlberg, Austria.
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Boel A, Navarro-Compán V, Landewé R, van der Heijde D. Two different invitation approaches for consecutive rounds of a Delphi survey led to comparable final outcome. J Clin Epidemiol 2020; 129:31-39. [PMID: 32991995 DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2020.09.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2020] [Revised: 08/19/2020] [Accepted: 09/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVES There are two different approaches to involve participants in consecutive rounds of a Delphi survey: (1) invitation to every round independent of response to the previous round ("all-rounds") and (2) invitation only when responded to the previous round ("respondents-only"). This study aimed to investigate the effect of invitation approach on the response rate and final outcome of a Delphi survey. STUDY DESIGN AND SETTING Both experts (N = 188) and patients (N = 188) took part in a Delphi survey to update the core outcome set (COS) for axial spondyloarthritis. A study with 1:1 allocation to two experimental groups (ie, "all-rounds" [N = 187] and "respondents-only" [N = 189]) was built-in. RESULTS The overall response rate was lower in the "respondents-only group" (46%) compared to the "all-rounds group" (61%). All domains that were selected for inclusion in the COS by the "respondents-only group" were also selected by the "all-rounds group." Additionally, the four most important domains were identical between groups after the final round, with only minor differences in the other domains. CONCLUSION Inviting panel members who missed a round to a subsequent round will lead to a better representation of opinions of the originally invited panel and reduces the chance of false consensus, while it does not influence the final outcome of the Delphi.
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- Anne Boel
- Department of Rheumatology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Rheumatology, Zuyderland Medical Center Heerlen, Heerlen, The Netherlands; Department of Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Medical professionals follow evidence-based practice guidelines to achieve effective patient outcomes. Traditionally, to develop guidelines, a small group of experts examine evidence then agree on a set of statements, which are then published in journals. However, more than 7000 primary care journal articles are published monthly. This study examined a different way of drawing up practice guidelines, which involved large numbers of nurses from different countries directly in developing then disseminating the guidelines to speed up acceptance and the implementation of best practice. The results were consensus-based best practice guidelines for the treatment of patients with ostomies, which have received a high level of acceptance and enthusiasm from practitioners in 27 countries.
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- Sarah James-Reid
- Lead Nurse Stoma Care, Ashford and St Peters NHS Foundation Trust, Lyne, Chertsey, UK
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- International Association of Facilitators Certified Professional Facilitator, BainGroup Consulting
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- Nurse, Hospitalsenheden Vest, Central Denmark Region, Denmark
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- Advanced Practice Nurse in Wound, Ostomy and Skin Care, University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, USA
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Nguyen VM, Young N, Hinch SG, Cooke SJ. Getting past the blame game: Convergence and divergence in perceived threats to salmon resources among anglers and indigenous fishers in Canada's lower Fraser River. Ambio 2016; 45:591-601. [PMID: 26897007 PMCID: PMC4980314 DOI: 10.1007/s13280-016-0769-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2015] [Revised: 10/06/2015] [Accepted: 02/04/2016] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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This article examines threat perception as a potential dimension of inter-group conflict over salmon fisheries in Canada's Fraser River watershed. Environmental changes and the entry of new user groups are putting pressure on both the resource and regulators, as well as threatening to exacerbate conflicts, notably between First Nation (indigenous) fishers and non-indigenous recreational anglers. While resource conflicts are often superficially conceptualized as cases of competing interests, we build on recent studies suggesting that conflicts are associated with deeper cognitive and perceptual differences among user groups. We report findings from 422 riverbank interviews with First Nation fishers and recreational anglers focusing on perceptions of threat to the fisheries. Responses reveal both substantial agreement and disagreement in threat perceptions between the two groups. These patterns provide a potential roadmap for consensus building, and suggest possible avenues for policy-makers to defuse the "blame game" that often dominates this type of conflict.
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- Vivian M. Nguyen
- Biology Department, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6 Canada
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- Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Ottawa, 120 University Private, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5 Canada
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- Forest and Conservation Sciences, University of British Columbia, 2424 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4 Canada
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- Biology Department, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6 Canada
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Hasani-Mavriqi I, Geigl F, Pujari SC, Lex E, Helic D. The influence of social status and network structure on consensus building in collaboration networks. Soc Netw Anal Min 2016; 6:80. [PMID: 32670432 PMCID: PMC7346979 DOI: 10.1007/s13278-016-0389-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2015] [Revised: 07/08/2016] [Accepted: 08/29/2016] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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In this paper, we analyze the influence of social status on opinion dynamics and consensus building in collaboration networks. To that end, we simulate the diffusion of opinions in empirical networks and take into account both the network structure and the individual differences of people reflected through their social status. For our simulations, we adapt a well-known Naming Game model and extend it with the Probabilistic Meeting Rule to account for the social status of individuals participating in a meeting. This mechanism is sufficiently flexible and allows us to model various society forms in collaboration networks, as well as the emergence or disappearance of social classes. In particular, we are interested in the way how these society forms facilitate opinion diffusion. Our experimental findings reveal that (i) opinion dynamics in collaboration networks is indeed affected by the individuals’ social status and (ii) this effect is intricate and non-obvious. Our results suggest that in most of the networks the social status favors consensus building. However, relying on it too strongly can also slow down the opinion diffusion, indicating that there is a specific setting for an optimal benefit of social status on the consensus building. On the other hand, in networks where status does not correlate with degree or in networks with a positive degree assortativity consensus is always reached quickly regardless of the status.
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- Ilire Hasani-Mavriqi
- Knowledge Technologies Institute, KTI, Graz University of Technology, Inffeldgasse 13/VI, Graz, 8010 Austria
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- Knowledge Technologies Institute, KTI, Graz University of Technology, Inffeldgasse 13/VI, Graz, 8010 Austria
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- Knowledge Technologies Institute, KTI, Graz University of Technology, Inffeldgasse 13/VI, Graz, 8010 Austria
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- Knowledge Technologies Institute, KTI, Graz University of Technology, Inffeldgasse 13/VI, Graz, 8010 Austria
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- Knowledge Technologies Institute, KTI, Graz University of Technology, Inffeldgasse 13/VI, Graz, 8010 Austria
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