Focus group on qualitative research: experience report.

Rev Bras Enferm

Postgraduate Program in Nursing, Center of Health Sciences, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

Published: April 2017

AI Article Synopsis

  • The study aimed to share the experience of using focus groups in qualitative research.
  • Four group sessions took place with professionals from public health sectors between May and June 2015.
  • The results emphasized that focus groups help gather important data and enhance knowledge in Nursing and research practices.

Article 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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http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0091DOI Listing

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