Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

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.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

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.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Focus Group
  • Group, Focus
  • Groups, Focus

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Aspects Covered

3 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings methods, standards, statistics & numerical data.

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History Note

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Previous Indexing

  • Marketing of Health Services (1987-1992)

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  1. E05.318w.308w.112w
  2. N05.715w.360.300w.269w
  3. N06.850w.520w.308w.112w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Focus Groups. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D017144. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D017144
  2. Focus Groups. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Focus_group
  3. Focus Groups. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1126687