Focus groups.
This paper introduces focus group methodology and discusses its relevance to those researching health care provision. As a qualitative data collection technique, the focus group has advantages over other qualitative methods, such as the in-depth interview and nominal group technique. This paper highlights these advantages after providing guidelines on group composition, the management of group discussion and the process of analysing results.
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Department of Mental Health, University of Exeter, Wonford House Hospital, UK. R.A.Powell@exeter.ac.uk
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D003627:Data Interpretation, Statistical; D017144:Focus Groups / Q000379:methods*; D006126:Group Processes; D006302:Health Services Research / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent