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

doi:10.7748/nr2004.07.11.4.79.c6217

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

Faculty of Life Sciences and Education

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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 language	English
Pages (from-to)	79-88
Number of pages	10
Journal	Nurse Researcher
Volume	11
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.7748/nr2004.07.11.4.79.c6217
Publication status	Published - 2004

Keywords

Focus Groups
Focused interviews
Palliative care services

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