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Table 1 An example of one of the 39 key findings found across three of the data sets

From: Discrepancies between qualitative and quantitative evaluation of randomised controlled trial results: achieving clarity through mixed methods triangulation

Key finding

GP quantitative

Patient quantitative

GP qualitative

Patient qualitative

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The usefulness of the booklet was rated as high by patients.

GPs said that the booklet addressed patients’ concerns and reinforced the explanation from the GP.

Patients reported that the booklet had new information about their illness which was valuable.