The learning curve: the advantages and disadvantages in the use of focus groups as a method of data collection

Glynis Bennett, Ian Mansell, Donna Mead, Laurie Moseley, Ruth Northway

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Abstract

Focus groups are not simply a discussion between people, but are focused interviews exploring interactions between participants. In this paper, Ian Mansell, Glynis Bennett, Ruth Northway, Donna Mead and Laurie Moseley explore the complexities and practicalities of using focus groups in research, with reference to a study of palliative care services.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)79-88
Number of pages10
JournalNurse Researcher
Volume11
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2004

Keywords

  • Focus Groups
  • Focused interviews
  • Palliative care services

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