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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2018 Mar 20.
Published in final edited form as: J Gerontol Nurs. 2016 Mar 16;42(6):34–42. doi: 10.3928/00989134-20160308-03

TABLE 1.

FOCUS GROUP AND INTERVIEW SAMPLE QUESTIONS

H&W Team Focus Group Topics Employee Focus Group Topics Management Interview Topics
1. What do you see as the major accomplishment of the H&W Team? 1. Are you aware of the wellness activities or programs at the center? 1. What do you see as the major accomplishment of the H&W Team?
2. What do you see as the major obstacles standing in the way of progress for the H&W Team? 2. Have you been involved in the H&W Team or H&W activities? 2. What kinds of support do you give to the H&W Team?
3. How do you think more employees could be involved in planning and supporting H&W? 3. What do you see as the major accomplishments of the H&W Team? 3. Could you discuss how the H&W Team communicate with you? With management? With other employees?
4. What do you see as the major obstacles standing in the way of progress for the H&W Team at your center? 4. How well does the team function as a team? Are there ways this could be improved? 4. What do you see as the major obstacles standing in the way of progress for the H&W Team?
5. How do you handle employee suggestions and concerns? 5. What kinds of support have you been able to get from the H&W Team? 5. What effects have the programs of the H&W Team had on the rest of the employees at your center?
6. What kinds of additional support does the H&W Team need from the center? 6. How well has the team been able to address work-related issues? 6. How do you handle employee suggestions and concerns?

Note. H&W = health and wellness