scholarly journals A Focus Group approach to exploration of the dynamics of farmers groups in Trinidad, West Indies

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (9) ◽  
pp. 288-297 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. A. Ramdwar Marcus ◽  
A. Stoute Valerie ◽  
G. Ganpat Wayne
1990 ◽  
Vol 90 (4) ◽  
pp. 563-567 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan J. Crockett ◽  
Karen E. Heller ◽  
Joyce M. Merkel ◽  
Jane M. Peterson

2007 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 86-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie Harlin ◽  
Grady Roberts ◽  
Kim Dooley ◽  
Theresa Murphrey

Author(s):  
William S. Unger ◽  
Melissa S. Wattenberg ◽  
David W. Foy ◽  
Shirley M. Glynn

2014 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 133-144
Author(s):  
Amber L. Virden ◽  
Angelia Trujillo ◽  
Elizabeth Predeger

Author(s):  
Sarah E. Henrickson ◽  
Thomas Suther ◽  
Douglas Wiegmann

Objective: Design a protocol for conducting preoperative briefings within the context of cardiovascular surgery. Method: A combined questionnaire and semi-structured focus group approach involving four subspecialties of surgical staff (n = 47) was conducted to gather information concerning (1) attitudes towards preoperative briefings, (2) logistical issues related to the conduct and content of briefings and (3) potential barriers that might impede implementation. Results: Analyses revealed consensus among surgical staff concerning briefing benefits (majority were very positive), duration (< 10 min), location (in the OR), content (procedure, patient, and equipment issues) and potential barriers (staff availability, attitudes, case scheduling, and lack of resources). Differences in opinions arose concerning timing of the brief (e.g., before vs. after patient enters OR) and the role of key participants. Discussion: A prototype checklist for conducting preoperative briefings was developed based on these results. Additional research is needed to implement and validate its effectiveness.


2012 ◽  
Vol 8 (1/2/3) ◽  
pp. 21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Min Wu ◽  
Shi Xue Li ◽  
Ning Jackie Zhang ◽  
Ai Ai Zhu ◽  
Bo Ning ◽  
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