title: [Exploratory research: a methodological procedure for the study of human factors in the field of Public Health].
abstract: Exploratory research is proposed as a methodological procedure for a qualitative approach. The main purpose of this procedure is that of helping the researcher to develop a measurement tool which reflects reality. Both exploratory research conceptions, the traditional and the new one are discussed. The application of this methodological procedure to the study of human factors is recommended and the implementation stages are presented. Some applications for research in public health are suggested.
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Pratica de Saude Publica da Faculdade de Saude Publica -Universidade de Sao Paulo-Brasil.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Piovesan
authors.forename: E R
authors.initials: ER
authors.lastname: Temporini
mesh_terms: D003625:Data Collection; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D011634:Public Health; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D000078329:Workforce
vernacular_title: Pesquisa exploratoria: procedimento metodologico para o estudo de fatores humanos no campo da saude publica.