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1. 'Catch it, encode it and measure it'

Author

Mead, Donna

Subjects
*NURSES, *RESEARCH, *EXPERIENCE, *HOSPITAL wards, *SCALING (Social sciences)
Abstract

Presents the views of a ward sister on how her experiences gave her the drive and determination to seek research-based solutions to some of the conditions that she encountered. Difficult problems encountered as a ward sister; Her role as a nurse; Decision to use a magnitude ratio scale as a means of designing an instrument; Opinion about a researcher.

Published
2005
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2. The learning curve: the advantages and disadvantages in the use of focus groups as a method of data collection.

Author

Mansell, Ian, Bennett, Glynis, Northway, Ruth, Mead, Donna, and Moseley, Laurie

Subjects
*FOCUS groups, *RESEARCH methodology, *PALLIATIVE treatment, *HOSPICE care, *MEDICAL care for older people, *NURSING research
Abstract

Focus groups are not simply a discussion between people, but are focused interviews exploring interactions between participants. In this paper, Ian Mansell, Glynis Bennett, Ruth Northway, Donna Mead and Laurie Moseley explore the complexities and practicalities of using focus groups in research, with reference to a study of palliative care services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2004
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