Date of this Version

2024

Document Type

DNP Project

Abstract

Blood pressure measurement precision is crucial in primary care settings since it is employed in screening, diagnosing, and managing patients with hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases. As global trends and sedentary lifestyles that impact abnormal blood pressure continue to progress, there has been an increase in inaccuracies of blood pressure measurement techniques. Literature highlights the scarcity of guidance and retraining on appropriate blood pressure measurement techniques as the core issue. The primary objective of this project was to explore the impact of an educational program focused on proper blood pressure measurement techniques for medical assistants on improving the accuracy of blood pressure readings within six weeks.

The study used medical assistants from primary care medical centers in Miami to conduct educational interventions to improve their comprehension and knowledge of blood pressure measurement accuracy. The participants were recruited in person and through email. The data was collected through pre- and post-surveys utilizing Qualtrics. After the educational intervention, the participants completed post-questionnaires on up-to-date techniques for measuring blood pressure, various tools for assessing blood pressure, and interpretation of abnormal blood pressure values.

The analysis of the results indicated the success of the competency-based training initiative. This project is significant because it supports the concept that skill-based education can reduce inaccuracies in blood pressure measurements, thereby preventing cardiovascular disease.

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