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Planning and conducting focus group research with nurses.
Maya Shaha1, Jennifer Wenzel, Elisabeth E Hill
1Department of Nursing Development and Research, University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland.
Nurse Researcher
|February 16, 2011
Summary
Planning and conducting focus groups with nursing staff requires careful attention. This article offers a data-derived approach to successfully implement focus group research in clinical settings.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research
- Qualitative Research Methods
Background:
- Focus groups are a growing methodology in nursing research.
- Conducting focus groups with nursing staff presents unique challenges in clinical environments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a data-derived approach for planning and conducting focus groups with nurses.
- To address the complexities of implementing focus group research in clinical settings.
Main Methods:
- Review of prior research data.
- Synthesis of authors' experiences in conducting studies with nursing staff.
Main Results:
- Identification of complexities in clinical focus group research with nurses.
- Development of a practical, data-derived strategy for preparation and implementation.
Conclusions:
- A thorough, data-informed approach is essential for successful focus groups involving nurses.
- This strategy contributes valuable insights to the literature on qualitative research in nursing.
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