Key result
Methodological differences in blood pressure measurement procedures between study centres can result in systematic differences in blood pressure estimates by as much as 10 mmHg.
Why the study?
How do differences in measurement procedures affect the comparability of blood pressure estimates in multi-centre epidemiological studies?
How do differences in measurement procedures affect the comparability of blood pressure estimates in multi-centre epidemiological studies?
Methodological variations in blood pressure measurement can cause systematic differences of up to 10 mmHg between study centres, highlighting the critical need for standardized protocols in epidemiological research.
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Methodological variation in BP measurement across cohorts limits valid comparisons; leaves open consensus on a standardized protocol for future studies.
Schulze et al. (2002) conducted a review in Blood pressure measurement. Methodological differences in blood pressure measurement procedures was evaluated on Systematic differences in blood pressure measurements. Methodological differences in blood pressure measurement procedures between study centres can result in systematic differences in blood pressure estimates by as much as 10 mmHg.
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