Objetiva-se analisar especificidades da concepção e realização das modalidades de Grupo Focal Online (GFO), técnica qualitativa alternativaao Grupo Focal Tradicional frente ao distanciamento físico imposto pela pandemia da Covid-19.Realizou-se uma revisão integrativa da literatura nas bases PubMed Central e BVS. Identificou-se 291 artigos e incluiu-se 24 após avaliação por etapas. Foram incluídos artigos nacionais e internacionais dos últimos 10 anos que descrevem e discutem a realização do GFO. As modalidades de GFO encontradas foram: síncrono ou assíncrono por escrito; síncrono por vídeo/áudio ou áudio.O GFO foi realizado em variadas pesquisas do campo da saúde. Uma mesma ferramenta pode ser usada para diferentes modalidades, garantindo a segurança dos participantes e anonimato. A falta de atmosfera de vida real pode impactar o engajamento dos participantes, limitação manejável. As modalidades de GFO podem produzir dados de qualidade, economizar tempo e custo, ampliar a participação de sujeitos dispersos geograficamente, mas limitar àqueles com dificuldades de acesso à Internet. Este estudo auxilia pesquisadores na escolha de uma modalidade de GFO. Sugere-se pesquisas que avaliem os limites do GFO no Brasil e que abordem o GFO assíncrono por áudio.
Palavras-chave:
Pesquisa Qualitativa; Métodos; Internet; Pesquisa e Novas Técnicas
Abstract:
This study aims to analyze the specificities of conception and execution of Online Focus Group’s (OFG) different modalities, a qualitative technique that is an alternative to Traditional Focus Group, considering the social distance required by the Covid-19 pandemic. An integrative literature review was made in PubMed Central and BVS. National and international studies published in the last 10 years that describe and discuss OFG were included. 291 articles were identified and 24 were included after evaluation in stages. 4 OFG’s modalities were found: synchronous or asynchronous by writing; synchronous by video/audio or audio. The OFG was used to research different health topics. The same platform can be used for realizing different OFG’s modalities, guaranteeing the participants\' security and anonymity. The lack of a real-life atmosphere can impact participants\' engagement, but it can be solved. OFG can produce quality data, save time and cost, expand the participation of people that are geographically dispersed, but limit those with restricted internet access. This study can help researchers who intend to execute OFG to choose a modality. Studies that assess the limits of OFG in Brazil are suggested, as well those which address the asynchronous OFG by audio.
Keywords:
Research; Methods; Internet; Research and New Techniques
Online Focal Group`s specificities: an integrative review
Resumo (abstract):
This study aims to analyze the specificities of conception and execution of Online Focus Group’s (OFG) different modalities, a qualitative technique that is an alternative to Traditional Focus Group, considering the social distance required by the Covid-19 pandemic. An integrative literature review was made in PubMed Central and BVS. National and international studies published in the last 10 years that describe and discuss OFG were included. 291 articles were identified and 24 were included after evaluation in stages. 4 OFG’s modalities were found: synchronous or asynchronous by writing; synchronous by video/audio or audio. The OFG was used to research different health topics. The same platform can be used for realizing different OFG’s modalities, guaranteeing the participants\' security and anonymity. The lack of a real-life atmosphere can impact participants\' engagement, but it can be solved. OFG can produce quality data, save time and cost, expand the participation of people that are geographically dispersed, but limit those with restricted internet access. This study can help researchers who intend to execute OFG to choose a modality. Studies that assess the limits of OFG in Brazil are suggested, as well those which address the asynchronous OFG by audio.
Palavras-chave (keywords):
Research; Methods; Internet; Research and New Techniques
de Oliveira, J. C., Penido, C. M. F., Franco, A. C. R., Santos, T. L. A. dos, Silva, B. A. W.. Especificidades do Grupo Focal Online: uma revisão integrativa. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2021/Jul). [Citado em 12/10/2024].
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