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Decision Support Techniques MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Decision Support Techniques
Tree Number(s)
E05.245
L01.313.500.750.190
Unique ID
D003661
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D003661
Scope Note
Mathematical or statistical procedures used as aids in making a decision. They are frequently used in medical decision-making.
Entry Term(s)
Analysis, Decision
Decision Aids
Decision Analysis
Decision Modeling
Decision Support Technics
Models, Decision Support
See Also
Evidence-Based Medicine
Public MeSH Note
91; was DECISION SUPPORT TECHNICS 1988-90
Online Note
use DECISION SUPPORT TECHNIQUES to search DECISION SUPPORT TECHNICS 1988-90
History Note
91; was DECISION SUPPORT TECHNICS 1988-90
Date Introduced
1988/01/01
Last Updated
2019/07/05

No Qualifiers
Decision Support Techniques Preferred
Decision Analysis Narrower
Decision Aids Narrower
Decision Modeling Narrower
Models, Decision Support Narrower
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