Exploring the accuracy and precision of BP measurements

Nursing. 2021 Jul 1;51(7):47-50. doi: 10.1097/01.NURSE.0000751336.84200.7a.

Abstract

Accurate and precise BP measurements are crucial to clinical decision-making and interventions as healthcare professionals aim to prevent complications from hypertension, yet the literature provides no gold standard for measuring BP. This article discusses the additional research necessary to develop best practices and improve patient outcomes.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Blood Pressure Determination / nursing*
  • Blood Pressure Determination / standards*
  • Humans
  • Reproducibility of Results