scholarly journals Knowledge Sharing Among Industrial Enterprises in the Sultanate of Oman

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 105
Author(s):  
Khalsa Abdullah Al-Barashdi ◽  
Mohammed Nasser Al-Suqri
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Sultanate Of Oman ◽  
Single Institution ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Industrial Enterprises ◽  
Industrial Estate ◽  
The Status

This study investigates the status and nature of knowledge sharing among industrial enterprises in the Sultanate of Oman in terms of: identifying the motives of industrial enterprises in sharing or not sharing knowledge, identifying the factors that influence knowledge sharing between industrial enterprises, and suggesting a model example for knowledge sharing among industrial enterprises in Oman. The data collected through qualitative approach consists of 23 face-to-face interviews with managers from different industrial enterprises, and two focus groups. The first focus group is conducted with managers from all industrial enterprises, and the second one is conducted with managers from Nizwa industrial Estate. The most important results of the study include: most of the managers of Omani industrial enterprises lack the awareness of the concept of knowledge sharing. There is an internal knowledge sharing system at the level of units and departments within a single institution. The industrial enterprises lack specialized information centers that meet the needs of their employees, which then downgrade the potential of interactive and knowledge-sharing environment. The study proposes two model examples for knowledge sharing among Industrial enterprises of Oman: sharing knowledge within a single enterprise (internal); and sharing knowledge within a group of enterprises (external). 

scholarly journals Translating Provider and Staff Engagement Results to Actionable Planning and Outcomes

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 534-540
Author(s):  
Roberto Cardarelli ◽  
Madeline Slimack ◽  
Ginny Gottschalk ◽  
Michael Ruszkowski ◽  
Jessica Sass ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Leadership Team ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Action Plans ◽  
Experience Of Care ◽  
The Status ◽  
Staff Engagement

Staff and provider engagement leads to better quality and experience of care and less turnover and burnout. In this program, we describe an approach to better understand underlying factors that lead to low staff and provider engagement and address such factors by creating actionable plans that drive improved engagement measures. Focus groups were conducted with staff, advance practice providers, and faculty to better understand low scored areas in an annual third-party engagement survey. Focus group results were analyzed, and thematic action plans were then developed by a leadership team. These plans and the status of addressing the identified issues were published and disseminated back to all staff and providers using a “stoplight report.” The leadership team met every 2 to 4 weeks until all issues were addressed and communicated back to the department. The subsequent year’s engagement scores statistically increased across all engagement score domains for both staff and faculty. We conclude that using a qualitative approach to understanding low-scored engagement domains will allow a deeper and authentic understanding of the root factors that drive low engagement scores. This approach allows teams to develop responsive action plans, resulting in higher engagement scores, which will eventually lead to better service and care to patients.

Stance Analysis

2011 ◽  
pp. 262-283 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peyton Mason ◽  
Boyd Davis ◽  
Deborah Bosley
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Multivariate Techniques ◽  
Online Chat ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Online Focus Groups ◽  
Group Data ◽  
Focus Group Data ◽  
Marketing Information

In this chapter, we will first discuss what stance is and highlight how we identify and measure stance using multivariate techniques, using an ongoing example taken from an Online Financial Focus Group. We review differences in stance between online real-time focus groups and online chat, as well as between online and face-to-face focus groups; and finally, proffer examples of stance analysis in two very different online focus groups: older adults discussing financial services and teens discussing clothes. As marketers see that online focus groups offer valuable marketing information by understanding the significance of how something is said as well as what is said, their confidence in the use of online focus-group data should increase.

scholarly journals Face-to-Face in Writing: My First Attempt at Conducting a Text-based Online Focus Group

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven Terrell
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Educational Research ◽  
Group Session ◽  
Focus Group Session ◽  
Classroom Setting ◽  
Online Environment ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Graduate Degrees

Having completed graduate degrees in educational research and counseling, I have studied the theory of focus groups and participated in many while in a classroom setting. Interestingly, I had never moderated one until my first attempt in a text-based online environment. This paper describes my preparation for the session as well as the issues I faced while actually conducted the focus group. Readers will find that being prepared by establishing rapport with their group prior to the event, understanding the change of dynamics that distance brings to the process and handling the pressures of an expanded role as moderator, will help ensure a successful focus group session.

scholarly journals Using Message Boards to Conduct Online Focus Groups

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Deggs ◽  
Kenda Grover ◽  
Kit Kacirek
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Message Board ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Message Boards ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Geographic Dispersion ◽  
Online Focus Groups ◽  
Board System

Geographic dispersion of research subjects can make traditional face-to-face focus groups difficult if not impractical to conduct. Online focus groups have many advantages such as enabling researchers to save costs, allowing for more efficient collection of data, and allowing researchers to accommodate research subjects' schedules. However, online focus groups require greater skill on the part of the researcher and research subjects alike. This manuscript chronicles the process that we recently used to conduct an online focus group using a message board system with graduate students enrolled in an online degree program. We explain the processes that were followed in conducting our study and the rationale behind the decisions that we made as qualitative researchers. Finally, we offer guidance and insight for other qualitative researchers who wish to utilize message boards to conduct online focus groups.

scholarly journals Exploring patient satisfaction after operative and nonoperative treatment for midshaft clavicle fractures: a focus group analysis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric Danjel Tutuhatunewa ◽  
Martin Stevens ◽  
Olivier C. Dams ◽  
Jeffrey van Son ◽  
Rebecca D. Louhanepessy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Clavicle Fracture ◽  
Group Analysis ◽  
Nonoperative Treatment ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Clavicle Fractures

Abstract BackgroundThere is no consensus on the optimal treatment for displaced midshaft clavicle fractures. Several studies indicate superior patient satisfaction in favour of operative reconstruction. It is unknown what drives superior satisfaction in this treatment group. The aim of this study was to explore patient satisfaction and identify contributors to patient satisfaction after operative and nonoperative treatment for displaced midshaft clavicle fractures in adults using a focus group approach.MethodsFour face-to-face and two web-based focus groups were hosted. A total of 24 participants who were treated nonoperatively (n = 14) or operatively (n = 10) agreed to participate. Participants were selected using purposive sampling, ensuring variation in gender, age, treatment complications and outcomes. A question script was developed to systematically explore patient expectations, attitudes and satisfaction with different dimensions of care. All focus groups were voice-recorded and transcribed at verbatim. Thematic analysis was conducted on all face-to-face and web-based transcripts. ResultsThe main emerging themes across treatment groups were; need for more information, functional recovery, speed of recovery and patient-doctor interaction. There was no difference in themes observed between operative and nonoperative focus groups. The lack of information was the most important complaint in dissatisfied patients. Conclusion Our study shows that informing patients about their injury, treatment options and expectations for recovery is paramount for overall patient satisfaction after treatment for a displaced midshaft clavicle fracture.

scholarly journals Consumer Acceptance and Expectations of a Mobile Health Application to Photograph Skin Lesions for Early Detection of Melanoma

Dermatology ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 235 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Uyen Koh ◽  
Caitlin Horsham ◽  
H. Peter Soyer ◽  
Lois J. Loescher ◽  
Nicole Gillespie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Mobile Health ◽  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Medical Practitioner ◽  
Skin Lesions ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Mobile Health Application ◽  
Survey Responses

Background: Mobile teledermoscopy may facilitate skin self-examinations (SSEs) and further improve monitoring and detection of melanoma. Objective: To assess consumer acceptability and expectations of a mobile health app used to: (i) instruct SSE and (ii) conduct consumer-performed mobile teledermoscopy. Methods: People aged 18 years and above were invited to participate in either (i) an online survey or (ii) focus group in Brisbane, Australia. Participants were asked about their SSE practices, mobile teledermoscopy acceptance, and app design and functionality. The online survey responses and focus group discussions were coded by two researchers who conducted thematic analysis. Results: Four focus groups were held with a total of 28 participants; 88 participants completed the online survey. The mean ages of participants in the focus group and online survey were 46 and 38 years, respectively. There were more males in the focus groups (61%, 17/28) compared to the online survey (19%, 17/88). Regular SSEs were conducted by 56 (64%) of the online survey participants. Barriers to SSE were forgetfulness (44%), low self-perceived risk of melanoma (25%) and low confidence in conducting SSEs (25%). The large majority of online survey participants (95%) would consider sending photos of their skin lesions to a medical practitioner via an app. Focus group participants reported that they would accept using mobile teledermoscopy; however, they would prefer to use it to monitor lesions between face-to-face consultations. Conclusions: Overall, participants had positive views on using mobile teledermoscopy to send images of skin lesions to a dermatologist or other medical practitioner.

scholarly journals Face-to-Face in Writing: My First Attempt at Conducting a Text-based Online Focus Group

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven Terrell
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Educational Research ◽  
Group Session ◽  
Focus Group Session ◽  
Classroom Setting ◽  
Online Environment ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Graduate Degrees

Having completed graduate degrees in educational research and counseling, I have studied the theory of focus groups and participated in many while in a classroom setting. Interestingly, I had never moderated one until my first attempt in a text-based online environment. This paper describes my preparation for the session as well as the issues I faced while actually conducted the focus group. Readers will find that being prepared by establishing rapport with their group prior to the event, understanding the change of dynamics that distance brings to the process and handling the pressures of an expanded role as moderator, will help ensure a successful focus group session.

scholarly journals Advantages, Disadvantages, and Lessons Learned in Conducting Telephone Focus Groups to Discuss Biospecimen Research Concerns of Individuals Genetically at Risk for Cancer

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexis Koskan ◽  
Janique Rice ◽  
Clement Gwede ◽  
Cathy Meade ◽  
Ivana Sehovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Health Research ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Perceived Benefits ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Focus Group Research ◽  
Telecommunication Technology ◽  
Group Research

Advances in telecommunication technology allow biomedical researchers to explore new, inexpensive opportunities for conducting focus group research. This article reports our experiences using such technology to engage individuals genetically at risk for cancer about biospecimen research. Telephone-based focus groups were conducted with a total of 40 individuals, and participants were asked about their experiences and perceived benefits and limitations of participating in a telephone focus group about biospecimen research. The lessons learned can effectively be applied to other areas of health research. In particular, this method may be most useful to engage individuals who are less apt to speak in public, and/or when there are concerns over privacy if face-to-face discussions methods are used.

scholarly journals Using Social Media in health research with women of reproductive age: Online Focus Groups on Facebook (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Camilla Gry Temmesen ◽  
Henriette Svarre Nielsen ◽  
Heidi Lene Myglegård Andersen ◽  
Kathrine Birch Petersen ◽  
Jane Clemensen
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Health Research ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Qualitative Health Research ◽  
Online Focus Groups

BACKGROUND Social media provides new possibilities within health research, especially in hard-to-reach populations. Women in Denmark and around the world postpone motherhood and risk infertility due to their advanced age when they try to conceive. To this date, no studies have explored Danish women’s reflections on timing of motherhood within a social media setting. OBJECTIVE To explore Facebook as a platform for qualitative health research for women of reproductive age. METHODS A qualitative study based on three online focus groups on the social media Facebook with 26 Danish women of reproductive age discussing timing of motherhood in January 2020. RESULTS Conducting online focus groups on Facebook were successful to this study as it made recruitment easy and free of charge, and the online approach was found eligible for qualitative data collection. All participants found it to be a positive experience to participate in an online focus group. More than half of the women participating in the online focus groups, felt that it was an advantage to meet on Facebook instead of meeting face-to-face. CONCLUSIONS Conducting online focus groups on Facebook is an eligible method to access qualitative data from women of reproductive age. Participants were positive towards being a part of an online focus group. Online focus groups on social media have the potential to give women of reproductive age a voice in the debate of motherhood.

Toward Theory and Technique for Online Focus Groups

2011 ◽  
pp. 193-213 ◽  
Author(s):  
Albino Claudio Bosio ◽  
Guendaline Graffigna ◽  
Edoardo Lozza
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Discussion Groups ◽  
Systematic Analysis ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Online Focus Groups ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Different Levels

Starting from a review of current dominant points of view about online focus groups, the authors outline the results of a research project in which they compared face-to-face discussion groups with different formats of online focus groups (forum; chat; forum plus chat) in order to identify their methodological specificities. The comparison was conducted with young adults on three health-related topics with different levels of social sensitivity. Systematic analysis of the conversational and thematic characteristics of all discussion transcripts revealed interesting characteristics of the four focus group techniques considered. The results corroborate the view that the research setting influences the findings production process in qualitative research, and might be the basis for a theory of online focus group techniques that can orient the researcher in choosing the online focus group technique best suited to his or her study aims and topics.

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