Table 1 Focus group characteristics
FG | Length (min) | Participants | Male/Female | Age | Date | Context | Setting | Facilitator | Observers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 84 | 8 | 6 M/2F | 42 to 69 | December 2015 to January 2016 | A group of GPs participating in a CME event organised by a medical association. | A hotel room or restaurant; noisy, warm environments but great interest and focus from participants. | SC | DW & PO |
2 | 80 | 9 | 6 M/3F | SC | DW & PO | ||||
3 | 71 | 8 | 6 M/2F | SC | DW & PO | ||||
4 | 71 | 5 | 3 M/2F | 30 to 58 | March 2016 | A peer group of GPs who meet once a month to discuss their patients. | In one of the participants’ offices. Friendliness. | SC | / |
5 | 36 | 9 | 7 M/2F | 25 to 66 | April 2016 | GPs attending a workshop at an international congress. | Three groups in the same seminar room. A relaxed atmosphere with many jokes. | DW | SC |
6 | 36 | 7 | 1 M/6F | 27 to 44 | PO | SC | |||
7 | 36 | 8 | 4 M/4F | 29 to 63 | LH | SC |