Using a reflective framework to assess skills - taking a manual BP.
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.
Chauhan
Amisha
A
University Hospital of Leicester, UK.
Noble
Helen
H
D001794:Blood Pressure; D002983:Clinical Competence; D006801:Humans; D007858:Learning; D019722:Sphygmomanometers