038 Experience of ethical issues among professionals working in paediatric transplantation – an international survey and multi-professional focus group

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Hennessy
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
International Survey ◽  
Paediatric Transplantation

Genetic research into Alzheimer's Disease: a European focus group study on ethical issues

2007 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anco van der Vorm ◽  
Marcel Olde Rikkert ◽  
Myrra Vernooij-Dassen ◽  
Wim Dekkers ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Genetic Research ◽  
Focus Group Study

The challenges of conducting focus-group research among Asian older adults

2011 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 408-421 ◽  
Author(s):  
KALYANI K. MEHTA
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Group Setting ◽  
Large Cities ◽  
Personal Learning ◽  
Focus Group Research ◽  
Group Context ◽  
Conducting Research

ABSTRACTThe paper demonstrates the particular value of focus groups as a data collection method in studies of older people with particular reference to those living in large cities in Asia. The strengths and limitations of focus groups as a modality of qualitative research are discussed and a case study is presented. Some of the method's strengths derive from the synergy of the interactions among elders with a shared history and lived experiences. Focus-group exchanges have the potential for inter-personal learning and reminiscence benefits. One difficulty with the method, however, is that many Asian people are inhibited about sharing personal problems in a group context. Drawing from a number of empirical studies based in Singapore, the challenges of conducting focus groups with older participants are detailed and appropriate ways of addressing them considered. The article elaborates on the author's use of software such as NVivo to expedite the analysis of large volumes of transcribed data, and on the retrieval of relevant quotes. Software is useful in extracting themes from codes, as well as allowing the researcher to appreciate the links between codes. Ethical issues such as confidentiality, cultural sensitivities such as language and respect for religion and tradition, and lessons learnt from conducting research using the group setting are discussed. Culturally relevant responses to these challenges are offered which could be useful for future researchers conducting focus groups in Asia.

scholarly journals Discourses regarding ethical challenges in assessments - Insights through a novel approach

2011 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Madia M. Levin ◽  
Anne Buckett
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Group Method ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Ethical Challenges ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Town Hall ◽  
Ethical Discourse ◽  
Novel Method ◽  
The Town

Orientation: From a pragmatic approach, a novel method called ‘the town hall focus group’ was utilised to provide insight into discourse regarding ethical issues in psychological assessments. This article contributes to the understanding of the practice of ethics in assessments and suggests the use of this particular method to facilitate discourse regarding ethical issues.Research purpose: To illustrate a forum where ethical discourse can occur in a practical fashion in order to deal with the diversity of situations, questions, demands and responsibilities experienced by psychologists.Motivation for the study: Although codes and guidelines on assessment exist, many psychologists feel that despite the existence of ethical beacons, they are often faced with challenges for which no obvious solution is evident. A need exists for ethical discourse by which psychologists grapple with unique situations through an active dialectical process.Research design, approach and method: A qualitative research approach was employed using the town hall focus group. The study was conducted with a convenience sample of 108 psychologists and practitioners.Main findings: The town hall focus group method provided an opportunity and platform for ethical discourse regarding the ethical challenges experienced by psychologists.Practical/managerial implications: This article contributes to the understanding of the practice of ethics in assessments by illustrating a platform for ethical discourse regarding ethical issues experienced in assessments. The town hall method appears to be valuable as it provides a forum to discuss ethical challenges where members are allowed to share their experiences and thus gain access to peer support, insight and shared resources.Contribution/value-add: Although the focus group results are not transferable, this article proposes it as a useful method contributing to the understanding of the ethical issues and challenges experienced in assessments. The novel method applied and described facilitates peer discourse regarding ethical challenges. This method could be replicated and applied in other contexts as a means of contending with ethical challenges within a supportive environment.

scholarly journals Ethical Issues Regarding the Donation and Source of Cells for Tissue Engineering: A European Focus Group Study

2011 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 229-234 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anke J.M. Oerlemans ◽  
Paul P. van den Berg ◽  
Evert van Leeuwen ◽  
Wim J.M. Dekkers
Keyword(s):  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Focus Group Study

scholarly journals Using Participatory Focus Groups Of Graduate Students To Improve Academic Departments: A Case Example

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deanna Linville ◽  
Jennifer Lambert-Shute ◽  
Christine Fruhauf ◽  
Fred Piercy
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Academic Department ◽  
Academic Departments ◽  
Group Evaluation

The authors report on a participatory focus group evaluation of an academic department. The 20 participants, and the majority of the evaluators, were graduate students in that department. The authors report on their methods, their reflections, ethical issues they encountered and what they did about them, and how they used the results.

scholarly journals Ethical challenges experienced by public health nurses related to adolescents’ use of visual technologies

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 1822-1833 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hilde Laholt ◽  
Kim McLeod ◽  
Marilys Guillemin ◽  
Ellinor Beddari ◽  
Geir Lorem
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Child Neglect ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Public Health Nurses ◽  
Ethical Challenges ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Ethical Concerns ◽  
Visual Technologies

Background: Visual technologies are central to youth culture and are often the preferred communication means of adolescents. Although these tools can be beneficial in fostering relations, adolescents’ use of visual technologies and social media also raises ethical concerns. Aims: We explored how school public health nurses identify and resolve the ethical challenges involved in the use of visual technologies in health dialogues with adolescents. Research design: This is a qualitative study utilizing data from focus group discussions. Participants and research context: We conducted focus group discussions using two semi-structured discussion guides with seven groups of public health nurses (n = 40) working in Norwegian school health services. The data were collected during January and October 2016. Discussions were audio recorded, transcribed, and coded into themes and subthemes using systematic text condensation. Ethical considerations: The leader of the public health nursing service who agreed to provide access for the study and the Norwegian Center for Research Data that reviewed and approved the study. All participants gave informed consent. Findings: In adolescents’ use of visual materials with public health nurses, ethical concerns were raised regarding suicide ideations, socially unacceptable content, violation of privacy, and presentations of possible child neglect. The nurses utilized their professional knowledge and experience when identifying and navigating these ethical dilemmas; they resolved ethical uncertainties through peer discussion and collaboration with fellow nurses and other professionals. Discussion: We discussed the findings in light of Annemarie Mol’s interpretation of the ethics of care. Mol expands the notion of ethical care to include the action of technologies. Conclusion: Although the increasing use of visual technologies offered benefits, school nurses faced ethical challenges in health dialogues with adolescents. To address and navigate these ethical issues, they relied on their experience and caring practices based on their professional ethics. Uncertainties were resolved through peer dialogue and guidance.

An International Survey on the Current Use of Electroacupuncture

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Mayor ◽  
Mark Bovey
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Open Access ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
English Language ◽  
Everyday Practice ◽  
International Survey ◽  
Prior Training ◽  
Funding Agencies ◽  
The Future ◽  
And Training

Background Despite many research publications, it is unclear how widely electroacupuncture (EA) and related modalities are used in everyday practice. It is also uncertain who uses them, for what conditions, and with what results. We aimed to survey practitioners about their use of and training in EA. We also sought to determine how much the open-access English-language database at http://www.electroacupunctureknowledge.com (EAK) is used, or might be used in the future, if updated. Methods A survey was developed using several rounds of consultation with a focus group and others. Professional acupuncture membership organisations were contacted to assess their willingness to notify their members. The survey was tested before its launch. Results Thirty-four professional organisations agreed to participate, together with two research bodies and six UK training institutes. Potentially, around 50 000 professionals practising acupuncture knew about the survey, to which there were 768 responses. Data were analysed for respondent demographics. Around 70% used EA, but <25% used related electrotherapy modalities. Men were more likely than women to use more than one modality. Only around 7% of respondents used non-traditional acupuncture modalities without prior training. However, awareness and usage of the EAK database was low, although around 80% of respondents stated they might use the database in the future, primarily to improve clinical practice. Conclusions To the best of our knowledge, this is the largest survey on EA and related modalities ever conducted. As such, its results are likely to be of interest to acupuncture and other practitioners (whether or not they use EA), patients, policymakers, and funding agencies.

Ethical Issues in Qualitative Data Collection

2018 ◽  
pp. 112-126
Author(s):  
Chinami McLain ◽  
Jeonghyun Kim
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Ethical Considerations ◽  
Data Collection Methods ◽  
Collection Methods ◽  
Qualitative Data Collection

Ethical considerations are an important part of qualitative research as a multitude of ethical questions can arise during data collection, fieldwork, data analysis, and reporting. The primary goal of this chapter is to illustrate the various ethical issues and dilemmas qualitative researchers may face, particularly during data collection. First, ethical issues that have to be considered when undertaking qualitative research will be discussed. Then ethical issues involved in conducting various qualitative data collection methods, such as observation, interview, and focus group, will be discussed. Common issues discussed are followed by solutions and recommendations directed to researchers conducting qualitative research. Finally, the chapter concludes with the limitations of the discussion and suggestions to expand research into a new direction.

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