Consequently, the definition of attributes and training in advance would be beneficial. The incorporation of uncertainties also proved to be difficult and participants felt uneasy about probabilities. The application of decision analysis in exercises has proven useful. Structuring the problem provided insight and many new issues could be analysed and discussed. Using a decision interview technique forces participants to think about the issue more carefully.
Opinions seem to be more coherent and harmonised compared with earlier decision conferencing.
More research is needed on how to implement decision conferencing or interviews in nuclear emergency management.