Table 2.
Basic information of experts in each stage
| Participant classification | Concept elicitation Interviews (N = 12) | Delphi– Round 1 (N = 28) | Delphi – Round 2 (N = 24) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (Mean ± SD, years) | 48.2 ± 3.2 | 43.1 ± 6.3 | 42.9 ± 6.4 |
| Sex, n (%) | |||
| Male | 9 (75.0%) | 21 (75.0%) | 18 (75.0%) |
| Female | 3 (25.0%) | 7 (25.0%) | 6 (25.0%) |
| Working experience (Mean ± SD, years) | 24.6 ± 3.5 | 18.7 ± 6.6 | 18.8 ± 6.8 |
| Research area, n (%) | |||
| Joint surgery | 8 (66.7%) | 17 (60.7%) | 16 (66.7%) |
| Orthopedic nursing | 2 (16.7%) | 4 (14.3%) | 4 (16.7%) |
| Rehabilitation medicine | 1 (8.3%) | 3 (10.7%) | 3 (12.5%) |
| Medical statistics | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (7.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Medical device development | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (3.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Medical psychology | 1 (8.3%) | 1 (3.6%) | 1 (4.2%) |