Blood Pressure Measurement
Conditions
Keywords
Physical Therapy, Teaching, Education
Brief 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.
Interventions
OTHERMulti-component teaching content
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.
Sponsors
Midlothian Free Health Clinic
Youngstown State University
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
This study is anticipated to have 40-45 students as participants that can vary in age range, but will mostly be centered around the 21-30 year old age range demographically. Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students that are enrolled in the DPT program at Youngstown State will be recruited for this study, along with, patients who receive Physical Therapy services at the Midlothian Free Clinic. The participants will also come from both gender groups, with no
Exclusion criteria
based on age and gender for this study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Competency Assessment Form | When the student is performing the blood pressure measurement which will span approximately 15-20 minutes | This form was developed by the Primary Investigator to objectively measure a student's ability to take a manual blood pressure reading following the established guidelines of the American Heart Association. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Measurement Student Survey | 10 minute survey given prior to participating in the study to both groups of students | A survey will be provided for students to complete prior to measuring blood pressure in the clinic. The components of the survey will assess: basic information related to confidence in blood pressure measurements, prior training (before entering the Doctor of Physical Therapy program), and identification of overall strengths and weaknesses when conducting blood pressure measurements. |
| Post-Measurement Student Survey | 10 minute survey given following participation in the study to both groups of students | A survey will be provided for students to complete after measuring blood pressure in the clinic. The components of the survey will assess: items for the student to self-reflect on their performance and identify how confident they were in the procedure they used to complete the blood pressure measurements, and overall self-identified strengths and weaknesses. |
Other
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Medical History Form | This will be completed by patients who will have their blood pressure measured by students. The estimated time frame for completion is 15 minutes | A basic medical history form that identifies the patient's: past medical history, surgical history, and current medication use. |
| Post-Measurement Patient Survey | The is completed after blood pressure measurement and may take up to 15 minutes | This is a survey that will be completed by patients after they have had their blood pressure measurement taken by the student. The items on this survey focus on: the patients confidence in the student's ability to perform their BP measurement, and qualitative feedback regarding both positive and negative aspects of student performance. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed