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Focus groups in nursing research.

Elizabeth Curtis1, Richard Redmond

  • 1School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland.

Nurse Researcher
|February 24, 2007
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Focus groups, once rare in social sciences, are now popular research tools. This paper details their background, uses, planning, benefits, limitations, and provides a practical research example.

Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Qualitative Research Methods

Background:

  • Focus groups were largely unknown in social sciences before the 1950s.
  • Currently, focus groups are increasingly utilized in academic research and non-academic settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce the background and characteristics of focus groups.
  • To outline the uses, planning, and preparation involved in conducting focus groups.
  • To discuss the advantages and disadvantages of employing focus groups in research.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on the historical development and characteristics of focus groups.
  • Discussion of practical aspects including planning, preparation, and application.
  • Case study illustrating the use of focus groups in a research context.

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Main Results:

  • Focus groups have evolved from obscurity to widespread use in research.
  • Effective implementation requires careful planning and consideration of benefits and limitations.
  • The paper provides a practical example of focus group application.

Conclusions:

  • Focus groups are a valuable and increasingly popular qualitative research method.
  • Understanding their methodology, benefits, and limitations is crucial for effective application.
  • The authors demonstrate the utility of focus groups through a real-world research example.