Sharpening the focus: differentiating between focus groups for patient engagement vs. qualitative research

Nicole Doria1, Brian Condran1, Leah Boulos1, Donna G. Curtis Maillet1, Laura Dowling1, Adrian R. Levy2
1Maritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit, 5790 University Avenue, Halifax, NS, B3H 1V7, Canada
2Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, Dalhousie University, 5790 University Avenue, Halifax, NS B3H 1V7, Canada

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