Grupo Focal Como Técnica De Coleta De Dados

Abstract

THE FOCUS GROUP AS A TECHNIQUE FOR DATA COLLECTIONABSTRACT: This integrative review aimed to identify methodological characteristics used in Nursing scientific productions which used the Focus Group as a technique for data collection. The literature survey was undertaken in November 2010, in the databases of the Virtual Health Library, using the descriptors Focus Groups and Nursing. A total of 55 articles was selected, with the main results: publications since 2002; topics which were to do with, principally, Teaching and Research in Nursing; the number of focus group meetings varied between one and 20; the average number of participants was 10; more than 32% of the studies used thematic analysis. This study will support the construction of studies which use this data collection technique, taking into account that the focus group favors the perception of practices, actions and reactions to events, and behaviors and attitudes which influence health or illness. DESCRIPTORES: Nursing; Qualitative research; Nursing research; Focus groups. GRUPO FOCAL COMO TÉCNICA PARA OBTENER DATOS RESUMEN:Revisión integrativa que tuvo el objetivo de identificar características metodológicas utilizadas en las publicaciones científicas de la enfermería cuya técnica para obtener datos fue el Grupo Focal. La investigación bibliográfica fue realizada en noviembre de 2010, en las bases de datos de la Biblioteca Virtual en Salud, utilizando los descriptores Grupos focales y Enfermería. Fueron seleccionados 55 artículos, con los principales resultados: publicaciones a partir de 2002; temáticas acerca de, principalmente, la Enseñanza e investigación de la enfermería; número de encuentros focales varió de un a 20; media de participantes fue 10; más de 32% de los estudios utilizaron análisis temático. Este estudio podrá apoyar la construcción de trabajos que utilizen esa técnica para recoger datos, considerando que el grupo focal favorece la percepción de prácticas, acciones y reacciones a eventos, comportamientos y actitudes que influencian en la salud o enfermedad.

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“…All meetings were conducted by a mediator and a non-participating observer who helped record the debate in MP3 format. A subject guide was used, containing the objectives of the focal encounters and the questions asked to promote debate (9) . All the discussions were transcribed and submitted to thematic analysis, considering the following stages: pre-analysis, exploration of material and treatment and interpretation of results (8) .…”

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“…When little is known about a particular phenomenon, concept or experience to disclosing the evolution of ideas, from the description and interpretation of phenomena can be investigated; qualitative research tends to be the first choice of the researcher. [14] From this perspective, the use of the interview is indicated when the nature of the information is difficult to observe the phenomenon. Often the interview is recommended to seek information about opinion, views, expectations and perceptions of historical facts or not.…”

“…The leading role of these professionals as protagonists of the participating groups (35), followed by users of the service (14) hints at the research in this field, it is driven primarily by who is ahead of the service administration, which is also the holder of the means of access to information sources and often, the resource provider (or principal interlocutor who is) for research. [12] Regarding the population studies, research as in Giordano et al have also described the "Nursing Team" in 58 articles and "multidisciplinary team" in 32, totaling 90 publications with these groups of health professionals, followed by "Customers "on 78 items.…”

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“…Pesquisas dessa natureza ocupam-se da compreensão dos signifi cados, dos sentidos, das intencionalidades e das questões subjetivas inerentes aos atos, às atitudes, às relações e às estruturas sociais (Minayo, 2012). Para a coleta de dados utilizou-se da técnica de grupo focal, que visa à interação entre seus participantes, a partir de tópicos previamente defi nidos pelo pesquisador (Busanello et al, 2013). Nesta proposta, cria-se um ambiente favorável à discussão e que propicie aos participantes manifestarem suas percepções, crenças e atitudes sobre a temática posta em discussão (Minayo, 2012).…”