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Identifying Learning Strategies to Improve Blood Pressure Measurement in Physical Therapy Education Programs
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Multi-component teaching content for Blood Pressure Measurement. Completed, enrolled 82 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine an effective teaching strategy for Physical Therapy students in a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program that will produce consistent and accurate measuring of patient BP readings in the healthcare clinic according to the guidelines established by the AHA.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The students assigned to Group 1 will undergo interactive module training by the American Medical Association which outlines how to properly measure blood pressure manually following the American Heart Association guidelines. Following completion of the module, students will be presented with a powerpoint lecture by the Primary Investigator on Blood Pressure. Students will then undergo a competency examination that assesses their ability to measure blood pressure following the guidelines of the American Heart Association.