Key result
A survey of 502 physicians and nurses revealed a lack of adherence to proper blood pressure measurement techniques, with only 44.8% asking patients about caffeine or nicotine use.
Why the study?
Hypertension is a major global health problem diagnosed via accurate blood pressure measurement, prompting evaluation of the self-reported measurement practices of family physicians and nurses.
Cross-Sectional (n=502)
Family physicians and nurses demonstrate significant lack of adherence to guideline-recommended blood pressure measurement techniques, highlighting the need for repeated comprehensive training programs.
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Variability in self-reported BPM practices persists among clinicians; leaves open whether education improves real-world hypertension diagnosis accuracy.
Kırhan et al. (2020) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=502). Self-reported practices for blood pressure measurement was evaluated on Self-reported practices for blood pressure measurement. A survey of 502 physicians and nurses revealed a lack of adherence to proper blood pressure measurement techniques, with only 44.8% asking patients about caffeine or nicotine use.
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