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This qualitative evaluation follows a randomized-control trial of a patient activation intervention in which hypertensive patients received a letter in the mail asking them to discuss thiazide diuretics with their provider. Results of the parent study indicated that the intervention was effective at facilitating discussions between patients and providers and enhancing thiazide prescribing rates. In the research presented here, our objective was to interview patients to determine their receptivity to patient activation, a potential leverage point for implementing interventions.
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The Center for Research in the Implementation of Innovative Strategies in Practice (CRIISP), Iowa City VA Medical Center, 601 Hwy 6 West, Mail Stop 152, Iowa City, IA, 52246-2208, USA.
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