CREATING CONSENSUS ABOUT NURSING OUTCOMES .1. AN EXPLORATION OF FOCUSGROUP METHODOLOGY

Authors
MILLAR BN MAGGS C WARNER V WHALE Z
Citation
Bn. Millar et al., CREATING CONSENSUS ABOUT NURSING OUTCOMES .1. AN EXPLORATION OF FOCUSGROUP METHODOLOGY, Journal of clinical nursing, 5(3), 1996, pp. 193-197
Citations number
19
Categorie Soggetti
Nursing
Journal title
Journal of clinical nursing → ACNP
ISSN journal
09621067
Volume
5
Issue
3
Year of publication
1996
Pages
193 - 197
Database
ISI
SICI code
0962-1067(1996)5:3<193:CCANO.>2.0.ZU;2-0
Abstract
The aim of this study is to explore a method for achieving consensus a bout nursing outcomes between patients, nurses and health professional s. Focus group work as a research tool is described and reviewed. Prob lems of recruiting and facilitating such groups are highlighted. The r elationship between focus groups and consensus is discussed. It is con cluded that focus group work is not without problems, yet means of inc orporating patient views into health services need to be developed.