title: [Focus groups as a methodological approach to nursing research].
abstract: The authors describe in this article the methodologic approach of focus groups based on the experience they have had. They define the method's guidelines, taking a look at the main points of meeting organization, the role of team coordination and the moments of work group.
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Assistência e Orientação Profissional da EEUFRGS.
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Dall'Agnol
authors.forename: M H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Trench Ciampone
authors.forename: M H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Trench
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D017144:Focus Groups / Q000379:methods*; D006126:Group Processes; D006127:Group Structure; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D007857:Leadership; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research / Q000379:methods*; D012107:Research Design; D012737:Sex Factors