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Showing 1 to 20 of 41 for “"Nominal Group Technique"”.
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An experimental modification of the nominal group technique
The Nominal Group Technique (NGT) is a group decision making process which was developed to minimize the process losses of the traditional, interacting method. While proven to be superior to the widely-used interacting method by earlier research studies, NGT does not appear in the school …
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Decision interaction processes and decision product quality: a comparative study of a group support system: CyberQuest™ and the nominal group technique
This study's objective was to compare a Group Support System (GSS), i.e., CyberQuest, with the Nominal Group Technique (NGT). Its basic assumption was that discussion outcomes are enhanced by decision interaction processes, the quality of group facilitation, the intensity of group interaction, the …
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Decision aiding in multi-party transfer pricing negotiation: The effects of computer-mediated communication and structured interaction
… structure (no formal structure versus modified Nominal Group Technique) on the performance of 3-person groups assigned an integrative negotiation task with logrolling potential.
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Development of a quantitative performance measurement prototype system for a white collar organization
… Observation Scales and the Critical Incident Technique. The data necessary to form the prototype was gathered through the use of Nominal Group Technique sessions. The prototype was then evaluated by research personnel in a two month trial appraisal period. Results of this experiment showed …
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Public safety communications centers: are we prepared for the new technologies coming our way?
… into existing structures. Through the use of a nominal group technique and cross-impact analysis, this thesis utilized a pre-collected data set concerning the risks, structure, governance, policy and external influences associated with public safety communications centers in light of emerging …
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Using Occupational Therapy Practitioners' Trauma-Informed Experiences to Improve School-Based Practice
… known in healthcare and education. Using the Nominal Group Technique (NGT), experienced SB-OTs from across the US participated in focus groups to identify priorities for delivery of TIC in school-based practice. Additionally, the 5 NGT focus groups (n=24) identified facilitators and barriers …
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The range of communication models used by Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) - specifically Occupational Therapists (OTs), Physiotherapists (PTs) and Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) as part of their advice-giving strategies with parents of pre-school children with Cerebral Palsy (CP): An exploratory study
… Palsy (CP). Method In November 2010 three Nominal Group Technique (NGT) sessions with AHPs were conducted. NGT was selected as being the most effective approach to elicit contributions from all participants and generate a list of items relevant and meaningful to the question posed. …
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An Investigation of Forced Migrant Fathers’ Experiences, and Interventions to Support their Maternity Journey in the UK
… with 14 forced migrant fathers to (c) virtual nominal group technique ranking exercise involving six forced migrant fathers (d) adapted virtual semi-structured interviews involving six stakeholders. Results: Barriers related to playing second fiddle, adapting to alien NHS maternity service, and …
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Barriers and facilitators to health care access for children in a low-income are in Cape Town
… (January 2017 - Dec 2020) and a modified nominal group meeting of community based and clinical services managers to identify and achieve consensus on solutions. Results Community members (74%) experienced barriers in accessing care and only 60% knew the correct emergency contact numbers. …
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Assessing the training and staff development needs of mental health/mental retardation professionals: a multi-method framework
… by a three person committee, (b) the use of a nominal group technique by a five person Training Assessment Committee and (c) the completion of a Self-assessment Questionnaire by the professional staff on the rate of hindrance on each of 150 competencies that pertain to community mental health …
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Exploring the physiotherapeutic needs of breast cancer patients: A qualitative study of patient experience
… Service were stratified into one of three subgroups, dependant on their previous experience of physiotherapy. Phase One involved each subgroup taking part in a group discussion using a modified nominal group technique and in Phase Two one member of each subgroup who volunteered to take part …
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Identifying delay factors in electrical distribution projects at Eskom Northern Cape Operating Unit
… projects through the use of the idea writing technique, nominal group technique, and interpretive structural modelling technique. The interactive management methodology allows a group of people collaboratively to develop a structure that defines the relationship among the system elements. …
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Factors Related to Computer Use by Teachers in Classroom Instruction
… survey were analyzed with multiple regression techniques to determine which factors were predictors of computer use by teachers in classroom instruction. The qualitative portion of the study consisted of five focus groups (5-7 teachers from grades PreK-2, 3-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-12). The nominal …
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The development of consensus-based pre-hospital core competencies and outcomes as a component of specialist emergency physician training - a South African-based study
… training curriculum. METHODS: A modified nominal group technique (NGT) was used to derive PHEM competencies and outcomes for specialist trainees. A scoping review of the literature informed the NGT by extrapolating global pre-hospital competencies and outcomes for registrars. Fourteen …
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A study to identify essential management skills needed to manage chain apparel specialty stores in regional shopping centers
… job duties. This qualitative study used the nominal group technique (NGT), structured interviews, and a field study to address the research problem. A nominal group method, involving seven store managers, generated a list of 150 essential skills in eight specified job duty categories. This …
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Quality Modeling And Improvement Of University Facilities Services Using Six-Sigma - A Case Study On Wayne State University Fpm Services
… refined, modified, and validated by conducting a Nominal Group Technique session, which led to a final proposed service quality model for higher education institutions.</p> <p>A set of Six-Sigma tools and techniques were utilized through different phases of the service process improvement, and to …
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The Effectiveness Of A Drug Education Programme In Silverwood Primary School: An Action Research Project
… pupils using questionnaires, attitude surveys, group interviews and a ‘draw and write’ activity. Classroom observations were undertaken and staff were also involved in a ‘nominal group technique’ method which produced a whole staff view of the value of teaching drug education in the primary …
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Advancing nursing jurisdiction in diabetes care
… levels of nurses in diabetes care using a nominal group technique and the third project provides a baseline of the state of nursing in relation to the initiation of insulin therapy using a survey approach. Each project is followed by a personal reflection and discussion of the implications …
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Evaluating micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) development programmes in Mexico: a practical participatory approach
… and interpretivist methodology in which the nominal group technique and focus groups were used to collect information. The information was analysed and interpreted by following a qualitative approach and case studies were used to describe the structure and outcomes of the evaluation of two …
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An Appreciative Inquiry into Approved Mental Health Professional decision- making at the point of referral for a Mental Health Act assessment
… by participants within the workshops using nominal group technique. At the point of referral for an MHA assessment participants were optimistic about avoiding detention, changing gears through the analysis and deconstruction of presented risks, and buying time to meet with the person …
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