Abstract
The purpose of this study was to enhance the quality of data by using focus group interviews for "Health Japan 21". The subjects were 60 residents who lived in one of the big city of Chubu area. 8 focus group interviews were set for 1) pregnant women and caregivers, 2) residents from 20 to 29 year of age, 3) residents from 30 to 44 year of age, 4) residents from 45 to 64 year of age, 5) healthy residents over 59, 6) healthy elderly living alone, 7) frail elderly, and 8) residents having some preventive disease. The results were as follows. 1) requirements were emerged as empowerment for healthy/active life with safe/comfortable environment by utilize information system effectively, 2) group dynamics pulled the trigger of meaningful data gathering, and motivated participants to be one of the member of developing "Health Japan 21". Further research must be done to clarify the effective dynamics among the various settings of focus group interview.
