title: Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting focus group data.
abstract: Conducting a focus group is only one approach to gathering information. The worthiness of the information derived from a focus group depends on many factors. The main advantage of a focus group is that it is a convenient, cost-effective, relatively fast method to collect information from a number of individuals. Useful information only can be obtained with special attention to research methods and assessment of the reliability and validity of collected data. Using a focus group should be considered when the method is appropriate to answer the research question. Remember, adequate resources and skill are required to conduct a focus group in a manner that ensures the quality of the results.
authors.forename: S C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Beyea
authors.forename: L H
authors.initials: LH
authors.lastname: Nicoll
mesh_terms: D003625:Data Collection / Q000379:methods*; D003627:Data Interpretation, Statistical; D017144:Focus Groups; D006801:Humans; D015399:Nursing Research / Q000379:methods*; D014481:United States