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Table 2 Comparison of Real-time Delphi software system limitations

From: Applying real-time Delphi methods: development of a pain management survey in emergency nursing

Real-time Delphi software system

Summary of key limitations

Risk Assessment and Horizon Scanning (RAHS)

• No ability to alter survey layout

• No pre-test feature available

• Structure of survey limits understanding of real-time

• No user manual / technical resources provided

• Partial respondent anonymity

eDelfoi

• Limited ability to alter survey layout

• No pre-test feature available

• Real-time factor is not represented to participants in an untestable way

• Software system is unstable, technical issues limit use of software system

Global Features Intelligence System (GFIS)

• Limited ability to alter survey layout

• Real-time factor is not represented to participants in an untestable way

• Limited data output compatibility

• Software system is unstable, technical issues limit use of software system

• Software system is complex and is not intuitive

• Respondent anonymity not guaranteed

Surveylet

• Software system is comprehensible, but some features require more explanation