title: Using a reflective framework to assess skills - taking a manual BP.
abstract: This article explores the skill of taking a manual blood pressure (BP) using a stethoscope and sphygmomanometer. Achieving competence in this area has become more difficult since the introduction of electronic BP monitors and less opportunity to practice manually. A reflective framework was used to guide the authors thoughts and actions related to this skill, as they learned how to competently undertake it. A particular learning style, which the authors identified as helpful is also discussed.
authors: University Hospital of Leicester, UK.
authors: Amisha
authors: A
authors: Chauhan
authors: Helen
authors: H
authors: Noble
mesh_terms: D001794:Blood Pressure; D002983:Clinical Competence; D006801:Humans; D007858:Learning; D019722:Sphygmomanometers