The Delphi Technique and Development of National Guidelines

1. Propose how the Delphi Technique can be used to devise a national guideline to improve patient health outcomes. 2. How do national guidelines compare to stand-alone articles with regard to practice application? 3. Provide an example to the class of a national guideline that is currently being used in health care. Discuss how the DNP-prepared nurse can influence the process of development and/or application of these guidelines.