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Using focus groups in general practice research

R S Barbour1

  • 1Public Health Research Unit, Glasgow, UK.

Family Practice
|September 1, 1995
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Qualitative methods, including focus groups, are increasingly recognized in family practice research. This paper examines their use and contribution to general practice studies.

Area of Science:

  • Family Medicine
  • Qualitative Research Methods

Background:

  • Growing acceptance of qualitative research in family practice.
  • Increased interest in focus group discussions as a research tool.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Explore established practices for using focus groups in family practice.
  • Review the value of focus groups for general practice research.

Main Methods:

  • Focus group discussions with general practice teams.
  • Utilized as part of a multi-method study.

Main Results:

  • Identified emergent orthodoxies in focus group application.
  • Highlighted the specific contributions of focus groups to the research.

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Conclusions:

  • Focus groups are a valuable method for family practice research.
  • Further exploration of focus group methodologies in general practice is warranted.