Employer Evaluation of Graduates: Use of the Focus Group

Howard, Elizabeth; Hubelbank, Jeanne H.; Moore, Phyllis S.

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“…A focus group of eight participants is accepted by many authors to be sufficient 28 29. It could be argued that a focus group of 12 participants (Focus group A) may not have allowed all participants to fully articulate their experiences of acute prehospital pain management in children.…”

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A qualitative study of the barriers to prehospital management of acute pain in children

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“…There is little consensus as to appropriate numbers in focus groups, with participant numbers changing depending on the focus of the study . The majority of authors, however, consider that group sizes between 4 and 10 are easily managed and productive, but that groups of up to 20 participants can enable informed decisions …”

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Motivations to nurse: An exploration of what motivates students in Pacific Island countries to enter nursing

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The aim of this study was to explore the motivations of student nurses enrolled in nursing courses across a variety of Pacific Island countries. The image of nursing, the desire to help others, family and friends in the profession, personal experience, security, travel opportunities and flexibility have all been identified as motivators for people to enter nursing. To date, what motivates students in Pacific Island countries to enrol in a nursing course has not been investigated. An exploratory qualitative approach using focus group interviews with 152 nursing students was undertaken. Data were analysed using thematic content analysis, revealing four themes: (i) helping others; (ii) 'making a difference for my people'; (iii) following in the footsteps of others; and (iv) financial and professional gain. In a time of health and nursing workforce shortages, developing a deeper understanding of what drives people can be used to improve recruitment strategies in the future.

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“…Focus groups have long been used in market research, but have only recently gained acceptance within the field of social science ( Morgan, 1993). Although previously the literature revealed few recorded instances of their use in nursing research, this would appear to be changing ( Howard et al. , 1989 ; Nyamathi & Shuler, 1990; Diehl et al.…”

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The Clinical Nurse Specialist: perceptions of practising CNSs of their role and development needs

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This study was carried out to determine the role and development needs of Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) in two acute hospital trusts. One of the aims was to obtain a detailed understanding of the current professional experience of Clinical Nurse Specialists. Data were collected using focus groups and analysed descriptively. Analysis of the content was qualitative, based on a grounded theory approach, and followed the initial steps of open and axial coding. Role transition and development needs are identified on a continuum of novice to expert.

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Employer Evaluation of Graduates: Use of the Focus Group

Cited by 35 publications

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A qualitative study of the barriers to prehospital management of acute pain in children

A qualitative study of the barriers to prehospital management of acute pain in children

Motivations to nurse: An exploration of what motivates students in Pacific Island countries to enter nursing

The Clinical Nurse Specialist: perceptions of practising CNSs of their role and development needs

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