The focus group facilitator led the discussion using the previously prepared questions as a general guide to elicit the most important information from the patients regarding their experiences and views about their treatment and overall care. Given the limited time and the range of interests of the focus group participants, not all of the listed questions were addressed. B. Findings a. Provide comprehensive information and education to patients regarding their condition, management strategies, and self-management, including expanding available information on complementary and alternative therapies. Patients would like to be offered educational materials (e.g., pamphlets) as well as verbal communication of pertinent information related to their condition. Some of the patients felt that their providers did not offer the full range of management options available and seemed to prioritize pharmacologic interventions. Patients noted that there were many non-pharmacological management strategies that had not been offered to them and/or they were not aware of, including Tai Chi, yoga, meditation, etc. Some of the patients felt that their providers did not consider all of their individual, unique characteristics that could impact their high blood pressure and management strategies. Several patients mentioned that they did not receive information on the harms of having high blood pressure, including the increased risk of stroke, heart disease, etc. (i.e., education on the importance of treating and managing high blood pressure). Patients would like communication around the AEs of medication. Patients raised concern over AEs of medication and some noted that they wanted to avoid use of medications, when possible. b. Improve the method of measuring blood pressure in the office. Patients noted that when their blood pressure was measured by machine in the office setting, they experienced pain and uncomfortable pressure. 