Table 1

Examples of Delphi items, first and second rounds

Category		First-round items				Second-round items
Category		Item	Score			Item	Score
Reliability	“Studies show that when businesses go smoke-free, there are no reductions in business profits. In your opinion, how reliable is this information?”	Certainly reliable (4) to Unreliable (1)
Importance	“A recent study showed that almost all Jefferson County residents want restaurants to be smoke-free. How important is the issue of smoking in restaurants relative to others?”	Very important (4) to Unimportant (1)
Desirability	“One goal of state policy might be to promote smoke-free restaurants. How desirable is this objective?”	Very desirable (4) to Very undesirable (1)		“67% believed that promoting smoke-free restaurants was desirable in Kentucky. In your opinion, how desirable is this objective?”	Very desirable (4) to Very undesirable (1)
Feasibility	“The majority of Kentuckians think smoking in small restaurants should be banned. How feasible is this policy option for Kentucky?”	Definitely feasible (4) to Definitely not feasible (1)		“53% thought banning smoking in small restaurants was feasible in Kentucky. In your opinion, how feasible is this policy option?”	Definitely feasible (4) to Definitely not feasible (1)