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Not just another focus group : making the case for the nominal group technique in criminology Ghent University
Knowing the entire story : a focus group study on patient experiences with chronic Lyme-associated symptoms (chronic Lyme disease) Ghent University
Background Healthcare providers frequently struggle to provide effective care to patients with chronic Lyme-associated symptoms (chronic Lyme disease, CLD), potentially causing these patients to feel misunderstood or neglected by the healthcare system. This study is the first to use a combined medical and communication science approach, and aims to assess patients' experiences with CLD & CLD-related care, identify themes and repertories in ...
A Focus Group Study to Explore Risky Ridership among Young Motorcyclists in Manipal, India Hasselt University
Road crash injuries have emerged as a significant public health issue in many low and middle-income countries in recent years. In India, motorized two-wheelers comprise 70% of the vehicle population and are considered the most vulnerable road users. Road crash injury is common among the young-aged population leading to premature deaths. It is essential to understand risky riding behaviors to develop accurate, evidence-based risk reduction ...
Investigating the Management of Geological Hazards and Risks in the Mt Cameroon Area Using Focus Group Discussions Vrije Universiteit Brussel
The scientific evaluation of hazards and risks remains a primary concern in poorly known volcanic regions. The use of such information to develop an effective risk management structure and risk reduction actions however also poses important challenges. We here present the results of a series of focus group discussions (FGDs) organised with city councillors from three municipalities around Mt Cameroon volcano, Cameroon. The Mt Cameroon area is ...
Drug administration via enteral feeding tube in residential care facilities for individuals with intellectual disability : a focus group study on guideline implementation Ghent University
People with profound intellectual disabilities often receive medication through enteral feeding tube (EFT). In a previous study, we found that current guidelines concerning medication preparation and administration through EFT are often not followed in residential care facilities (RCFs) for individuals with intellectual disabilities. The present qualitative study aimed to identify barriers and facilitators experienced by RCF staff members to ...
Medical educators' experiences on medically unexplained symptoms and intercultural communication : an expert focus group study Ghent University
Background Medically unexplained symptoms (MUS) are highly prevalent and remain challenging in healthcare and medical education, along with the increase in the importance of intercultural issues regarding MUS. However, less is known about the challenges of professionally addressing patients with MUS in the interprofessional and intercultural contexts. Thus, the present study aims to provide the first exploration of the experiences of medical ...