Patients’ experiences managing cardiovascular disease and risk factors in prison
Thomas EH, Wang EA, Curry LA, Chen PG. Patients’ experiences managing cardiovascular disease and risk factors in prison. Health & Justice 2016, 4: 4. PMID: 27077019, PMCID: PMC4819910, DOI: 10.1186/s40352-016-0035-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInformal support systemsCorrectional policyConstant comparative methodDepth interviewsCorrectional staffPrisonPrison settingEffective self-management strategiesCommunity flyersHistory of incarcerationComparative methodThemesRisk factorsTheory approachCVD risk factorsCardiovascular disease mortalityPrimary care clinicsResultsFour themesSelf-management educationMedical rolePatient-centered careSelf-management strategiesCare delivery systemSelf-management skillsData collection