Key result
Nursing home staff BP measurements misclassify hypertension in ~21% of patients versus trained physicians.
Why the study?
The accuracy of blood pressure measurements performed by nursing home staff compared to a trained physician was uncertain.
Does blood pressure measurement by nursing home staff accurately reflect true blood pressure compared to a trained physician in nursing home residents?
Cross-Sectional (n=146)
Does blood pressure measurement by nursing home staff accurately reflect true blood pressure compared to a trained physician in nursing home residents?
Blood pressure measurements by nursing home staff are frequently inaccurate, leading to a 21% misclassification rate for hypertension.
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May warrant verification of nursing home BP readings; leaves open standardization and training needs in long-term care.
Stoneking et al. (1992) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=146). Blood pressure measurement by nursing home staff vs. Blood pressure measurement by a trained physician was evaluated on Misclassification of hypertension. Blood pressure measurements by nursing home staff resulted in misclassifying hypertension in 21% of patients compared to a trained physician reference standard.
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