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Focus groups: a useful tool for curriculum evaluation

P Y Frasier1, L Slatt, V Kowlowitz

  • 1Department of Family Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA. pfrasier@med.unc.edu

Family Medicine
|July 1, 1997
PubMed
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Focus groups offer a valuable method for curriculum evaluation in medical education. This study explores their application and effectiveness in assessing a pilot preclinical curriculum.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Curriculum Development
  • Qualitative Research Methods

Background:

  • Focus groups are widely used in health program planning and education.
  • Their application in curriculum evaluation, particularly in medical education, remains underexplored.
  • Existing research shows limited use for basic science course and clerkship evaluations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the potential of focus groups as a tool for curriculum evaluation.
  • To compare focus group interviews with other quantitative and qualitative methods.
  • To provide a protocol for conducting focus groups in an educational context.

Main Methods:

  • Focus group interviews were employed as a primary evaluation method.
  • The study outlines a protocol for conducting focus groups, including data analysis techniques.

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  • A case study evaluated a pilot preclinical curriculum using focus groups.

    • Main Results:

    • Focus groups can serve as a valid stand-alone evaluation process.
    • They are often used in conjunction with quantitative and qualitative methods.
    • The case study demonstrated the effectiveness of focus groups in evaluating a preclinical curriculum.

    Conclusions:

    • Focus groups are a versatile and effective tool for curriculum evaluation in medical education.
    • The article provides practical guidance on implementing focus groups for educational assessment.
    • Further exploration of focus groups in diverse educational settings is warranted.