Assessment of blood pressure measurement technique amongst nurses working at a tertiary care cardiac center.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Accurate measurement is indispensable for effectively managing hypertension (HTN); any error in technique or instrumentation can lead to misdiagnosis and improper management. Thus, the present study aimed to assess the knowledge and skills of blood pressure (BP) measurement among nurses at a tertiary care cardiac center in Karachi.

Materials and methods

Nursing staff responsible for BP assessment at various stations were identified, observed, and interviewed to evaluate their skill and knowledge levels regarding BP measurement techniques. Nurses' skill levels were assessed using a checklist based on the American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines for BP assessment.

Results

Seventy-five nurses participated in the study, with 49 (65.3%) being male and a mean

SUBMITTER: Younis M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11412495 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature