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NCT Number: NCT04976452

Identifying Learning Strategies to Improve Blood Pressure Measurement in Physical Therapy Education Programs

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Blood Pressure Measurement

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Midlothian Free Clinic

Youngstown, Ohio, 44555, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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.

Exclusion criteria

Group 1 Exclusion criteria (Experimental group):

  • Must be admitted to DPT program at Youngstown State University
  • Complete the Blood Pressure (BP) measure training module in the Clinical Skills Foundation
  • Pass the competency lab examination in Clinical Skills Foundation (> 80% score)

Group 2 Exclusion criteria (Control group):

  • Must be admitted to DPT program at Youngstown State University
  • Have not completed the BP training module (AMA) and competency lab examination in the Clinical Skills Foundation course

Patient Exclusion criteria:

  • Must be able to follow basic commands
  • Must be able to perform a transfer to multiple surfaces

Treatment and study plan

Multi-component teaching content

Other

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.

Other names: American Medical Association Interactive Training Module with Quiz and Certificate, Powerpoint Lecture and Presentation on Blood Pressure, Competency Based Examination of Blood Pressure Measurement by Students

Primary outcomes

  1. Competency Assessment Form

    Time frame: 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 outcomes

  1. Pre-Measurement Student Survey

    Time frame: 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.

  2. Post-Measurement Student Survey

    Time frame: 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 outcomes

  1. Medical History Form

    Time frame: 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.

  2. Post-Measurement Patient Survey

    Time frame: 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.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Youngstown State University

Other

Collaborators

  • Midlothian Free Health Clinic

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Jul 26, 2021
Registry last updated
Jan 31, 2024

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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