Unmet needs in the measurement of blood pressure in primary care

S. Zaheer; L. Watson; Nicholas J A Webb

doi:10.1136/archdischild-2013-305277

Unmet needs in the measurement of blood pressure in primary care

S. Zaheer, L. Watson, Nicholas J A Webb

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Background: Blood pressure (BP) monitoring in UK children at risk of hypertension takes place predominantly in secondary and tertiary care. Objectives: To investigate (i) the availability of paediatric BP equipment in primary care (PC) and (ii) the confidence of PC professionals in measuring and interpreting children's BP. Methods: 103 PC practices were approached to complete a questionnaire. BP equipment availability and confidence with BP measurement and interpretation were recorded (interval scale 1-10). Cuff size and equipment type were documented. Results: 95 (92%) practices responded; 40/95 possessed paediatric BP cuffs. 35/51 devices were validated for paediatric use. Median (IQR) confidence in BP measurement was 7 (2-8). Confidence in BP interpretation was 3 (2-6), though this improved if normal ranges were provided (8 (6-9), p

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	463-464
Number of pages	1
Journal	Archives of Disease in Childhood
Volume	99
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1136/archdischild-2013-305277
Publication status	Published - 2014

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Blood pressure
Paediatrics
Primary care

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Unmet needs in the measurement of blood pressure in primary care

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