Public and Stakeholder Consultation
| Project Name | Cancer Research Priorities: Three-Stage Delphi Process |
|---|---|
| Client | National Cancer Institute of Canada and the Canadian Institute for Health Research: Institute for Cancer Research |
| Project Type | NGO and Non-profit Sector |
| Timeframe | 2001 to 2002 |
The National Cancer Institute of Canada, Canadian Institutes for Health Research and Cancer Research, the Canadian Association of Provincial Cancer Agencies, and Health Canada contracted Praxis to design a consultation process with cancer stakeholders, researchers and survivors to identify Canada-wide cancer research priorities and initiatives.
Praxis adopted a Delphi process as its consultation approach. The Delphi is a method for developing consensus and making group-based decisions over time; this typically occurs in stages. The Cancer Research Priorities Delphi, primarily an internet-based process, was conducted in three stages: Stage I: September 2001; Stage II: February 2002; and Stage III: June 2002.
The Delphi process facilitated consultation with a panel of approximately 600 experts in the medical and health fields, survivor groups, and government agencies across Canada. Praxis managed the contact database; prepared all background and educational materials; designed questionnaires for each stage of the process; and designed and managed web-based aspects of the process. After compiling and analyzing the information generated through each stage of the Delphi, Praxis prepared interim and final reports.
Sample Project Files
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A Delphi Process for Setting Cancer Research Priorities in Canada (English Report)
A Delphi Process for Setting Cancer Research Priorities in Canada (French Report)