A qualitative analysis of a focus group discussion on patient decision making in cancer care

2009 ◽  
Vol 27 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e15145-e15145
Author(s):  
N. Srinivasaiah ◽  
B. Joseph ◽  
J. Gunn ◽  
J. Hartley ◽  
J. Monson
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Cancer Care ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Best Interest ◽  
Patient Decision Making ◽  
Patient Decision

e15145 Background: Patient preferences should play an important role when decision making in cancer care. Literature is increasingly demonstrating that surgeons and physicians have divergent preferences for treatment options compared with their patients and with each other. Cancer psychology is an important aspect of cancer care. Qualitative research is a gateway to explore this. We aim to explore opinions and thoughts among surgical colleagues about “patient decision making in cancer care”. Methods: A pilot focus group discussion among members of the academic surgical unit involving 4 consultants, 3 registrars and 3 research fellows. The discussion was audio-taped and transcribed. Qualitative methodology was adopted for analysis. Thematic analysis using framework approach was done thereby identifying Themes & Outcomes. Results: Themes that emerged are Evidence based clinical practice, Knowledge, Decision making, Patient Information, Risk, Communication, Consent, Socioeconomic factors and Patient empowerment, Outcomes derived are to increase the evidence base, Increase the clinician and patient knowledge, provide adequate information, Decisions to be based on patients best interest, Communicate risk in a understandable manner, Take patients views, knowledge and demands into consideration, Conclusions: Patient decision making in cancer care is slowly evolving, where decisions are not only made taking into account patients views, knowledge and demand but are also driven by them in a minority. Time is a factor and in years to come the patients will play an increased role in their treatments taking into account tradeoffs and risks between survival and quality of life. No significant financial relationships to disclose.

Men’s perception of post-marriage body image: Pakistan milieu

2019 ◽  
pp. 1354067X1989493
Author(s):  
Subaita Zubair ◽  
Urwah Ali
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Late Adolescents ◽  
Anthropological Study ◽  
Depth Interviews

The present psychological anthropological study tends to explore the perception of single men and their understanding of cultural role regarding post-marriage body between both genders. A qualitative methodology of in-depth interviews and one focus group discussion were employed. The sample included late adolescents (aged 18–24) and early adults (24–34) from Islamabad and Rawalpindi (Pakistan). Purposive sampling was applied and thematic analysis was used as a qualitative paradigm. The number of respondents comprised of 17 males of which each 7 were gym-goers. Results highlighted that Pakistani culture has its biased and paradoxical ways when it comes to expectations genders face with regard to body after marriage. Overall, males have an upper hand when it comes to body image both pre and post marriage. With the female body, men associate modesty and role of spouse and with their own body its supremacy. Expectations are not much held for men with regard to body image, but if they are looking after their body, it is all out of their own will, needs, reason and to some extent on spouse demand.

scholarly journals PERAN GENDER DALAM PENGAMBILAN KEPUTUSAN RUMAH TANGGA NELAYAN DI KOTA SEMARANG UTARA, PROVINSI JAWA TENGAH

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Achmad Azizi ◽  
Hikmah Hikmah ◽  
Sapto Adi Pranowo
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Fishing Effort ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
The City

Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis peran gender dalam pengambilan keputusan pada rumah tangga nelayan dan telah dilakukan pada tahun 2007. Riset ini menggunakan metoda survei dengan studi kasus di kota Semarang Utara. Metode pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan cara Focus Group Discussion (FGD) dan wawancara terstruktur dengan menggunakan kuesioner tertutup terhadap 30 orang responden. Metode analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis statistik deskriptif. Hasil riset menunjukkan bahwa tidak ada pengaruh gender atau pengambilan keputusan dilakukan secara bersama-sama antara suami istri pada kegiatan domestik, kegiatan produktif berupa investasi serta sosial kemasyarakatan. Pengaruh gender, yaitu didominasi oleh laki-laki (suami), hanya ditemukan pada pengambilan keputusan terkait dengan pengelolaan usaha perikanan masih didominasi oleh laki-laki (suami).Tittle: The Role of Gender in Household Decision-making at Fisherman in the City of North Semarang, Central Java Province a Case Study in the City of North SemarangThe study aims to analyze the role of gender in decision-making at the household fishermen have been done in 2007. This research used a survey method with a case study in the northern city of Semarang.The method of data collection is done by Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and structured interviews using questionnaires covered the 30 respondents. Data analysis method used is descriptive statistical analysis. The results showed that there was no effect of gender or decision made jointly between husband and wife in domestic activities, such as investment in productive activities and social. The influence of gender, which is dominated by men (husbands), was found only in decision making related to the management of fishing effort is still dominated by men (husbands).

scholarly journals COMPONENTS OF RIVER SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH COMMUNITY’S EXPERIENCES IN RIVERSIDE NEIGHBOURHOOD

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (15) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rohana Mohd Firdaus ◽  
Mohd Hisyam Rasidi ◽  
Ismail Said
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Principal Component Analysis ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
River Management ◽  
River Pollution ◽  
Shared Environment ◽  
Insight Into

Communities of a riverside neighbourhood are essential in developing rivers into a sustainable environmental feature. However, their lack of awareness towards flooding and river pollution interferes with the river’s sustainability. The disconnection with nature impairs sustainability; consequently, the river’s value degrades. The awareness can be improved upon by focusing on riverside neighbourhoods. The residents would have some level of awareness due to living sustainably with the river environment. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the living experiences of a riverside neighbourhood’s residents from a social perspective. Data were obtained through semi-structured questionnaires given to 121 residents, a focus group discussion and personal interviews. The questionnaires’ responses were exported and analysed using Principal Component Analysis in SPSS to identify significant components that were pertinent to the aim. Six components were found and were clarified into three themes: ‘river issues’, ‘river management’ and ‘river neighbourhood as a shared environment’. It has been found that exposure to river issues resulted in the residents exercising their resources to overcome those issues, and the cooperation between the residents and the stakeholder was essential in maintaining and achieving a sustainable river environment. The residents’ connection with their neighbourhood was exemplified through their familiarity and neighbourliness. In conclusion, insight into the residents’ experiences would provide a better understanding of river neighbourhoods, which stakeholders could consider in decision-making and planning to ensure the connection with nature is sustained.

CONCEPT OF AMBIGUITY (SYUBHAH) IN NUTRITION: A STUDY ON THE PERSPECTIVES OF THE NATIONAL RECIPIENTS OF EXEMPLARY FAMILY AWARDS (AKM)

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
pp. 26-37
Author(s):  
Khairudin Shaary ◽  
Mohammad Amir Wan Harun
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
National Level ◽  
Unstructured Data ◽  
Physical Aspect ◽  
Main Theme ◽  
Data Indexing ◽  
Interview Technique

Ambiguity (syubhah) as a legal scope is clearly mentioned in the hadith of the Prophet PBUH. This leaves negative implications upon the Concept of Halalan Toyyiban Nutrition (KPHT) which is an indicator in the Quran. Hence, this research is carried out to study the concept of ambiguity based on the perspectives of the recipients of Exemplary Family Awards (AKM). The research applied qualitative methodology and utilized Focus Group Discussion (FGD) interview technique to collect data. The analysis of data from the interviews was processed using Non-Numerical Unstructured Data Indexing Searching and Theorizing (NUD.IST) or also known as QSR NVivo Version 10. Research respondents are the winners of the Exemplary Family Awards (AKM) at the national level. The awards were organized by Yayasan Dakwah Islamiah Malaysia (YADIM). Results of the research can be utilized to develop the main theme demonstrating that AKM recipients are taking attentive steps regarding ambiguous matters. Additionally, two other sub-themes were categorized successfully under the main theme; first, ambiguity in the income and secondly, ambiguity in the (physical aspect of the) food that is to be consumed. This research can contribute to the development of guidelines for halalan toyyiban nutrition for Muslim family, especially in Malaysia. Subsequent studies should be carried out to improve this research while focusing on the concept of ambiguity, widening it to a different scope of respondents.

scholarly journals Toward Successful Bank-Fintech Partnerships: Perspectives from Service Providers in an Emerging Economy

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 19
Author(s):  
Yen H. Hoang ◽  
Nhung T. H. Nguyen ◽  
Ngoc B. Vu ◽  
Duong T.T. Nguyen ◽  
Linh H.T. Tran
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Commercial Banks ◽  
Selection Criteria ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Collaboration Process ◽  
Depth Interviews

benefits they can gain from each other in the cooperation process. In that process, the perspectives of each party are very likely to determine the outcome of the cooperation. This study is conducted to examine the perspectives of banks and fintech companies in the collaboration process, hence, identify factors that can potentially affect the success of a bank-fintech partnership. A qualitative methodology was adopted, including in-depth interviews and focus group discussion with two groups of commercial banks and fintech companies conducted in Vietnam in 2019. The study findings include the benefits, the obstacles, advantages and disadvantages of each party as well as their strengths and weaknesses, partner selection criteria are among important factors that can influence the cooperation process. Obtained findings imply important policies to ensure successful partnerships between banks and fintech in Vietnam.

Kepercayaan kepada Manajer Waqf: Sebuah Kajian tentang Teori Pengambilan Keputusan Wakaf

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-114
Author(s):  
Nelly Nailatie Maarif
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Communication Process ◽  
Problem Recognition ◽  
Alternative Evaluation ◽  
Theoretical Contribution ◽  
Post Purchase

This paper argues that trust toward nazhir (Islamic charitable endowment/waqf manager) is one of the most important factors in the communication Process of Waqf Decision Making (Proses Pengambilan Keputusan Wakaf) and in motivating people to implement waqf. This article suggests leading this trust toward nazhir to be an additionally theoretical contribution to a Five Stage Decision Making Processs conceptualized by Philips Kotler, Gary Amstrong, Jagdish N. Sheth, Banwari Mittal, and Bruce I. Newman. They propose: Problem recognition, searching for information about customers’ needs, alternative evaluation, purchase, and post purchase experience. This paper bases the just above-mentioned argument on the responses of interviewees and the views of the panelists of Focus Group Discussion of this study. They agree to say that communication surrounding the trust toward nazhir is a very important role in stimulating people to perform waqf. 

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