Re-Focussing Qualitative Research

该项目涉及深入调查在土著保健服务研究中使用焦点小组讨论的情况。FGD是土著保健服务研究中收集定性数据的一种常见方式，然而，还没有研究表明在这种情况下它们是否是适当的研究工具。该项目的目的是产生知识，为负责任的、在文化上适当的、在道德上合理的、在方法上严格使用FGDS的土著保健服务研究提供信息。

This project involves an in-depth investigation into the use of Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) in Aboriginal health services research. FGDs are a common way of gathering qualitative data in Aboriginal health services research, however, there have been no studies as to whether they are appropriate research tools in such contexts. The aim of this project is to generate the knowledge to inform the accountable, culturally appropriate, ethically sound and methodologically rigorous use of FGDs in qualitative Aboriginal health service research.