Fictitious cases as a methodology to discuss sensitive health topics in focus groups.

Emma Grundtvig Gram John Brandt BrodersenCæcilie HansenKristen PicklesJenna SmithAlexandra Brandt Ryborg Jønsson

Published in: International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being (2023)

This article presents a methodological contribution to communication about sensitive topics in focus groups, using prostate cancer screening as an example. Further refinement of the methodology is needed to enable participants to transfer improvements in knowledge to their own decision about screening.

Keyphrases

prostate cancer
healthcare
public health
radical prostatectomy
mental health
decision making
health information
risk assessment
human health
climate change