title: Novice researchers' reflection on conducting a focus group.
abstract: Focus group data collection can capture what is unknown about nurses' perceptions of routine patient care issues in clinical settings. Using Gibbs Reflective Cycle (1988) novice researchers Caroline O'Connor and Siobhan Murphy critically analysed the practicalities of conducting a focus group interview.
authors.affiliation: Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and Midwifery, Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, University College Cork, Ireland. c.oconnor@ucc.ie
authors.forename: Caroline
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: O'Connor
authors.forename: Siobhan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Murphy
mesh_terms: D017144:Focus Groups; D007494:Ireland; D015399:Nursing Research