A guide to the use of focus groups in health care research: Part 1

Parsons, Myra; Greenwood, Jennifer

doi:10.5172/conu.2000.9.2.169

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“…Others emphasize that one can hear several individuals in a single session and cover many topics in a relatively short time [31]. However, several authors argue that focus groups cannot be considered a ''quick method'' because a great amount of time is needed for the recruitment of the groups, the transcription, and data analysis [14,32,33]. Furthermore, the logistics required to bring together the several participants of one focus group at the same time and location are considered very time consuming [14].…”

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Individual interviews and focus groups in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a comparison of two qualitative methods

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“…Finding an appropriate and convenient location can be more difficult in focus groups compared to individual interviews [14]. A focus group's moderator has to fulfill more qualifications compared to the interviewee because the one-to-one setting is generally considered to be easier to handle than a group session [33,37].…”

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“…Focus groups are a well-established method of exploring people's knowledge and experience in healthcare research (Kitzinger, 1995;Parsons & Greenwood, 2000). This method was judged to be an ideal vehicle through which to gain a deeper understanding of SLTs' experiences of using conversation therapy, to enhance the findings of the survey.…”

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Professionals’ perspectives on delivering conversation therapy in clinical practice

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Background: Aphasia and other acquired language impairments have the potential to impact greatly on quality of life by disrupting everyday conversation. Different intervention approaches are available to speech and language therapists (SLTs), such as targeting the language impairment itself and/or addressing activity or participation barriers. Conversation therapy is one approach that is gaining in popularity, with a growing evidence base. However, it is not clear how SLTs currently use conversation approaches and what factors may influence delivery. Aims: To investigate how SLTs (i) define conversation therapy, (ii) deliver it in clinical practice, and identify (iii) any challenges faced. Methods & Procedures: An online survey and focus group explored how SLTs working in the south east of England currently deliver conversation therapy to support people with a range of communication disorders, in particular aphasia. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and thematic content analysis. Outcomes & Results: A total of 50 SLTs completed the survey and 6 participants attended the focus group. Conversation therapy was found to be widely employed by participants, however there was considerable variation in the approaches used, and a number of major challenges were raised. SLTs reported delivering conversation therapy with a range of client groups and preferably working with the client and partner together. Conversation goals predominantly reflected an approach based on: (i) strategy use and/or total communication (TC), and (ii) Conversation Analysis. Three overarching themes around conversation therapy emerged from the focus group: (1) What is conversation therapy? (2) showing it works, and (3) complexities of delivering it. SLTs acknowledged the benefit of conversation therapy but felt they lacked the tools and skills needed to deliver it. Conclusions: SLTs wanted to use conversation therapy and desired clear outcome measures to demonstrate its effectiveness, but were not accessing the available evidence base, highlighting the ongoing difficulty of translating research into clinical practice. Whilst these data are limited by the small number of participants, the study provides a first view of how conversation therapy is articulated in practice. Further investigation of conversation therapy delivery is warranted with a larger sample of SLTs based across the United Kingdom, as is comparison with practice in other countries.

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“…The focus group has gained considerable popularity as a means of gathering qualitative data in nursing research over the past 20 years [18] [19] [20]. Focus groups interviews are carefully planned discussions, designed to obtain perceptions on a defined area of interest [21] and are reported to be one of the most acceptable methods for obtaining research information on subjective perceptions [22].…”

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Meanings Given to Professional Care: Focus Group Results

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Background: Many studies have focused on exploring the concept of care from patient and nurse perspectives, but knowledge is limited regarding student perceptions. Objective: To explore the meanings given to the concept of professional care from the perspective of graduate students in nursing and pastoral care. Research design: A qualitative study was employed with the formation of six focus groups. Data were analyzed via a thematic content analysis of the discussions. Participants and research context: Thirty-one students attending a University College in Oslo participated. Findings: Seven main themes and forty-four subthemes were identified. Major themes included reverence and respect for the dignity and value of human life, bonding, sensitive to self and other, communication, competence, willfulness and deep caring. Discussion: Different levels of intentionality, professional comportment and caring consciousness were revealed in the discussions. Findings also lend support to major beliefs and values in Watson's Human Caring Theory. Conclusion: The focus groups generated valuable detail of complex experiences behind student's perceptions, attitudes, beliefs and actions. Focus group methodology can enhance holistic nursing practice by providing opportunities to explore and clarify holistic care values, create opportunities for self-awareness and transformative learning in education, clinical practice, administration and research.

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A guide to the use of focus groups in health care research: Part 1

Cited by 64 publications

References 8 publications

Individual interviews and focus groups in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a comparison of two qualitative methods

Individual interviews and focus groups in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a comparison of two qualitative methods

Professionals’ perspectives on delivering conversation therapy in clinical practice

Meanings Given to Professional Care: Focus Group Results

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