The use of focus groups in rehabilitation research

Joseph P. Agan; Lynn C. Koch; Phillip D. Rumrill

The use of focus groups in rehabilitation research

Joseph P. Agan, Lynn C. Koch, Phillip D. Rumrill

Early Childhood, Special Education, and Counselor Education

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Abstract

In this article, the authors explore the applications of focus groups to rehabilitation and disability research. Key issues in designing focus group research (e.g., methodological considerations, strategies for conducting focus groups, data analysis procedures) are highlighted. The authors then discuss specific considerations for conducting focus groups with people with disabilities. The article concludes with a review of three research studies in rehabilitation that used a focus group methodology.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	259-269
Number of pages	11
Journal	Work
Volume	31
Issue number	2
State	Published - 2008

Keywords

Focus groups
Qualitative research

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Rehabilitation
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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The use of focus groups in rehabilitation research

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