title: Focus Group Interview in Family Practice Research: Implementing a qualitative research method.
abstract: Focus group interviews, described as a qualitative research method with good potential in family medicine, are traced from their origins in market research to their growing role in sociology and medicine. Features of this method are described, including design, conduct, and analysis. Both proven and potential areas for primary care research using focus groups are outlined.
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Wood
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