Online focus group discussions: An attractive approach to data collection for qualitative health research
Data collection is a centerpiece in qualitative research. The use of multiple sources in data collection can improve conceptual interest of a qualitative inquiry and make it interesting. Online focus groups (OFGs) as a complementary choice to make the research project easier and engaging. Selection...
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| author | Mozhgan Rivaz* Paymaneh Shokrollahi Abbas Ebadi |
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| description | Data collection is a centerpiece in qualitative research. The use of multiple sources in data collection can improve conceptual interest of a qualitative inquiry and make it interesting. Online focus groups (OFGs) as a complementary choice to make the research project easier and engaging. Selection of the most appropriate method of data collection is essential for ensuring the trustworthiness.
This commentary is noted to important issues involved in using OFG discussions for data collection in qualitative health research. In order to determine the suitability of data collection techniques, qualitative researchers are recommended for analysis the question, the research context, the preference of participants, technical issues, the advantages and disadvantages of each method, and provide authentic data to enrich their project by applying innovative approaches. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-f9ec3353227942b5a62b104c2008eb982022-12-21T20:45:58ZengTehran University of Medical SciencesNursing Practice Today2383-11542383-11622019-01-016110.18502/npt.v6i1.386Online focus group discussions: An attractive approach to data collection for qualitative health researchMozhgan Rivaz*0Paymaneh Shokrollahi1Abbas Ebadi2Community Based Psychiatric Care Research Center, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, IranSchool of Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Firozabad Branch, Firozabad, IranBehavioral Sciences Research Center, Life Style Institute, School of Nursing, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranData collection is a centerpiece in qualitative research. The use of multiple sources in data collection can improve conceptual interest of a qualitative inquiry and make it interesting. Online focus groups (OFGs) as a complementary choice to make the research project easier and engaging. Selection of the most appropriate method of data collection is essential for ensuring the trustworthiness. This commentary is noted to important issues involved in using OFG discussions for data collection in qualitative health research. In order to determine the suitability of data collection techniques, qualitative researchers are recommended for analysis the question, the research context, the preference of participants, technical issues, the advantages and disadvantages of each method, and provide authentic data to enrich their project by applying innovative approaches.https://npt.tums.ac.ir/index.php/npt/article/view/423data collectioninterviewonline focus groupqualitative research |
| spellingShingle | Mozhgan Rivaz* Paymaneh Shokrollahi Abbas Ebadi Online focus group discussions: An attractive approach to data collection for qualitative health research Nursing Practice Today data collection interview online focus group qualitative research |
| title | Online focus group discussions: An attractive approach to data collection for qualitative health research |
| title_full | Online focus group discussions: An attractive approach to data collection for qualitative health research |
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| title_short | Online focus group discussions: An attractive approach to data collection for qualitative health research |
| title_sort | online focus group discussions an attractive approach to data collection for qualitative health research |
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