Gallagher M, Hares T, Spencer J, Bradshaw C, Webb I
Central Surgery, South Shields.
Fam Pract. 1993 Mar;10(1):76-81. doi: 10.1093/fampra/10.1.76.
Qualitative methods are increasingly recognized as valuable, yet practitioners face difficult decisions in their choice of method and the process of analysis. The nominal group technique combines quantitative and qualitative data collection in a group setting, and avoids problems of group dynamics associated with other group methods such as brainstorming, Delphi and focus groups. Idea generation and problem solving are combined in a structured group process, which encourages and enhances the participation of group members. The stages involved in conducting a nominal group are described, and practical problems of its use in a health care setting are discussed with reference to a study of the priorities of care of diabetic patients, carers and health professionals. Some potential applications of the technique in audit and exploratory research are also outlined.
定性方法越来越被认为具有价值，但从业者在方法选择和分析过程中面临艰难的决策。名义小组技术在小组环境中结合了定量和定性数据收集，避免了与头脑风暴、德尔菲法和焦点小组等其他小组方法相关的群体动态问题。在一个结构化的小组过程中，想法产生和问题解决相结合，这鼓励并增强了小组成员的参与度。描述了进行名义小组的各个阶段，并结合一项关于糖尿病患者、护理人员和医疗专业人员护理优先级的研究，讨论了在医疗环境中使用该技术的实际问题。还概述了该技术在审计和探索性研究中的一些潜在应用。
