Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem ()

Focus group on qualitative research: experience report

  • Daniela Dal Forno Kinalski,
  • Cristiane Cardoso de Paula,
  • Stela Maris de Mello Padoin,
  • Eliane Tatsch Neves,
  • Raquel Einloft Kleinubing,
  • Laura Ferreira Cortes

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0091
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 70, no. 2
pp. 424 – 429

Abstract

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ABSTRACT Objective: to report the experience of applying the focus group technique for production of data in qualitative research. Method: four group sessions were held from May to June 2015, with the participation of professionals from the public sector of PHC and from specialized service. Results: the way focus group was developed is described in steps: planning, recruitment, ambience, group sessions, and evaluation. Conclusion: we highlight that the focus group, as a technique to produce data in collective space, can contribute not only to the construction of knowledge in Nursing, but also to the research approach with the assistance practice.

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