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  • Nursing Science
  • Qualitative Research Methods
  • Philosophy of Science

Background:

  • Focus group interviews are valuable for qualitative data collection.
  • Phenomenological-hermeneutical approaches offer in-depth understanding of lived experiences.
  • Paul Gustave Ricoeur's philosophical theories provide a robust framework for interpretation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To justify the integration of focus group interviews within a phenomenological-hermeneutical framework.
  • To explore the application of Ricoeur's theory to focus group methodology in nursing research.
  • To enhance the understanding of patients' and healthcare professionals' lived experiences.

Main Methods:

  • Methodological discussion grounded in Ricoeur's theory of narrative, dialogue, threefold mimesis, and interpretation.
  • Application of a phenomenological-hermeneutical approach to focus group data.
  • Focus group interviews conducted with patients and healthcare professionals.

Main Results:

  • The phenomenological-hermeneutical approach yields significant, in-depth understanding of lived experiences.
  • Dialogue-based collective voices of patients and healthcare professionals provide valuable insights.
  • The methodology facilitates the exploration of complex clinical nursing practice.

Conclusions:

  • Ricoeur-inspired phenomenological-hermeneutical focus groups offer a promising approach for nursing research.
  • Integration of this methodology can refine nursing practices and improve patient care.
  • Advocates for broader adoption in health research to enhance clinical models.