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Strategies for improving patient recruitment to focus groups in primary care: a case study reflective paper using an analytical framework

Jane V Dyas1*, Tanefa Apekey2, Michelle Tilling2 and A Niroshan Siriwardena2,3

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1 National Institute for Health Research, Research Design Service East Midlands, Tower Building, University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, UK

2 NHS Lincolnshire, Cross O'Cliff Court, Bracebridge Heath, Lincolnshire, LN4 2HN, UK

3 Faculty of Health, Life & Social Sciences, University of Lincoln Brayford Pool, Lincoln, LN6 7TS, UK

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BMC Medical Research Methodology 2009, 9:65 doi:10.1186/1471-2288-9-65

Published: 22 September 2009

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Rationale for original recruitment strategy and a post project analysis of the recruitment strategy. The table provides information about the original recruitment strategy and a post-project analysis.

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