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Focus groups. A unique approach to curriculum development.

B M Kooker1, J Shoultz, A R Sloat

  • 1University of Hawai'i, Manoa School of Nursing, Honolulu, USA.

Nursing and Health Care Perspectives
|September 9, 1999
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This study details using focus groups for developing a community-based nursing education curriculum. This methodology effectively integrated primary health care principles into educational design.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Curriculum Development
  • Qualitative Research Methods

Background:

  • Primary health care principles are crucial for effective community-based nursing education.
  • Innovative methodologies are needed to design relevant nursing curricula.
  • Previous research has explored outcomes, but the process requires detailed examination.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the application and effectiveness of focus group methodology in curriculum development.
  • To illustrate how focus groups can integrate primary health care principles into nursing education.
  • To detail the process and methods employed in using focus groups for curriculum design.

Main Methods:

  • Focus group methodology was employed as the primary research tool.

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  • Investigators utilized a qualitative approach to gather insights.
  • The process focused on developing a community-based nursing education curriculum.

    • Main Results:

    • Focus groups provided a structured method for curriculum development.
    • The methodology facilitated the integration of primary health care principles.
    • Detailed process and methods are described for replication and further study.

    Conclusions:

    • Focus group methodology is an effective tool for curriculum development in nursing education.
    • This approach supports the incorporation of core principles like primary health care.
    • The described methods offer a framework for future curriculum design initiatives.