 Focus Groups
"Focus Groups" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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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.
| Descriptor ID |
D017144
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E05.318.308.112 N05.715.360.300.269 N06.850.520.308.112
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| Concept/Terms |
Focus Groups- Focus Groups
- Focus Group
- Group, Focus
- Groups, Focus
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| 2000 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2001 | 0 | 2 | 2 | | 2002 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 2003 | 0 | 2 | 2 | | 2004 | 0 | 8 | 8 | | 2005 | 0 | 6 | 6 | | 2006 | 1 | 4 | 5 | | 2007 | 0 | 7 | 7 | | 2008 | 0 | 5 | 5 | | 2009 | 0 | 9 | 9 | | 2010 | 0 | 4 | 4 | | 2011 | 0 | 12 | 12 | | 2012 | 0 | 10 | 10 | | 2013 | 2 | 13 | 15 | | 2014 | 2 | 20 | 22 | | 2015 | 1 | 16 | 17 | | 2016 | 1 | 18 | 19 | | 2017 | 1 | 19 | 20 | | 2018 | 1 | 23 | 24 | | 2019 | 2 | 22 | 24 | | 2020 | 0 | 17 | 17 | | 2021 | 0 | 18 | 18 | | 2022 | 0 | 11 | 11 | | 2023 | 1 | 12 | 13 | | 2024 | 13 | 20 | 33 | | 2025 | 0 | 47 | 47 | | 2026 | 0 | 13 | 13 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Focus Groups" by people in Profiles.
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Kodish T, Segovia FR, Pichon PV, Wolitzky-Taylor K, Craske MG, Mohr DC, Chavira DA. Developing a Text Messaging Intervention to Increase Uptake of the Screening and Treatment for Anxiety and Depression Program Among Community College Students: Formative Study Using a Human-Centered Design Approach. JMIR Form Res. 2026 Jul 21; 10:e84640.
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Chen LA, Wang SY, Gau BS, Yang CF. Clinical Educator Combinations and Their Impact on Second-Degree Nursing Students' Learning: A Mixed-Methods Study. Nurs Open. 2026 Jul; 13(7):e70632.
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Thompson-Martin L, Beck J, Seltz LB, Tchou MJ, Nathaniel E, Schroeder AR, Rassbach C. Putting Principles into Practice: Pediatric Trainee Experiences in Discussing and Practicing High-Value Care. Acad Pediatr. 2026 Aug; 26(6):103353.
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Griffiths AW, White S, Norman P, Coates E, Hartley H, Williams IA, Halliday V, Beever D, Hackney G, Stavroulakis T, McDermott C. Development of a Complex Intervention to Support High Calorie Diets for People With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Muscle Nerve. 2026 Jul; 74(1):149-158.
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Topazian RJ, Wec A, Ali J, Frattaroli S, Crifasi CK. Ethical Handling of Occupational Health and Safety Data in the Fire Service: Empirical Interview and Focus Group Study of Firefighter and Fire Service Leadership Privacy Preferences. J Med Internet Res. 2026 Apr 02; 28:e84465.
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Burden M, Keniston A, Astik G, Callister C, Frederickson T, Hendricks M, Kangelaris KN, Maw A, Murray-Bainer S, Peterson RJ, Leykum LK. Perspectives on increasing corporate ownership and unionization in hospital medicine: An exploratory mixed methods study. J Hosp Med. 2026 Aug; 21(8):898-910.
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Ontuga GM, Mangale DI, Lewis-Kulzer J, Kwena ZA, Akama E, Adhiambo HF, Iguna S, Akinyi OB, Nyandieka E, Omondi E, Ochieng F, Owino OC, Goldin S, Anne BE, Geng E, Beres LK, Abuogi LL. "I feel like a guest on the other side": youth-identified challenges and solutions to transitioning from adolescent to adult HIV services in Western Kenya. AIDS Care. 2026 Jun; 38(6):1341-1352.
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Gopalan G, Kerns S, Horen MJ, Lowe J. Partnering for Success: Provider Perspectives of an Inter-agency Initiative between Child Welfare and Mental Health Systems. Adm Policy Ment Health. 2026 May; 53(3):189-210.
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Kluge MA, Whitney P, Latimer G. Why tap? Why now? Tap dancing as arts participation. Gerontologist. 2026 02 04; 66(2).
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Neumeier A, Brainard JC, Pierce C, Roosevelt G, Rustici M. Student Experiences Learning in Specialty Cohorts During a Transition to Residency Course: Context, Safety and Connection Matter. Clin Teach. 2026 Feb; 23(1):e70316.
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