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What are the observer and patient factors associated with digit preference for zero in blood pressure measurement?
What are the observer and patient factors associated with digit preference for zero in blood pressure measurement?
Digit preference for zero in blood pressure measurement is common among well-trained hypertension nurse specialists and varies significantly by individual nurse and patient care type.
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Zero preference persists among trained hypertension nurses; extends known bias and leaves open effects on diagnosis and outcomes.
Graves et al. (2006) studied this question.
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