title: Physicians and hospital decision making: a two-stage technique for improvement.
abstract: A research technique that combines qualitative and quantitative stages can be useful in eliciting issues of importance to physicians and then in calculating the relative priority they place on each issue. The technique described here, physician focus groups plus conjoint analysis, has been used successfully in the health care setting. It offers opportunities for decision makers in any health care institution to "listen" to what physicians have to contribute.
mesh_terms: D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D006126:Group Processes; D006270:Health Facility Administrators; D006740:Hospital Administrators; D006801:Humans; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010934:Planning Techniques; D014481:United States