title: Using focus group methodology in nursing.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The need to obtain quality data in a cost-efficient manner spawned an exploration of research methods. The value of focus group methodology for multiple roles in nursing became evident.
  
  
  METHODS
  This article describes the purpose, process, and application of focus group methodology for nursing continuing education.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Ideas for use of focus group methodology in nursing continuing education are suggested.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Focus group methodology can enhance the work of nurses in continuing education roles.
authors.affiliation: Capstone College of Nursing, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa 35487-0358, USA.
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Morrison
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Peoples
mesh_terms: D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D003625:Data Collection / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods*; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000379:methods*; D017144:Focus Groups / Q000379:methods*; D006126:Group Processes; D006801:Humans; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods*