Focus Groups

A method of data collection and a QUALITATIVE RESEARCH tool in which a small group of individuals are brought together and allowed to interact in a discussion of their opinions about topics, issues, or questions.

Year introduced: 1993

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Tree Number(s): E05.318.308.112, N05.715.360.300.269, N06.850.520.308.112

MeSH Unique ID: D017144

Entry Terms:

• Focus Group
• Group, Focus
• Groups, Focus

Previous Indexing:

• Marketing of Health Services (1987-1992)

See Also:

• Qualitative Research

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Investigative Techniques
Epidemiologic Methods
Data Collection
Focus Groups

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Health Care Category
Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation
Quality of Health Care
Health Care Evaluation Mechanisms
Data Collection
Focus Groups

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Health Care Category
Environment and Public Health
Public Health
Epidemiologic Methods
Data Collection
Focus Groups