Using a novel assessment of procedural proficiency provides medical educators insight into blood pressure measurement.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This investigation was performed to determine how students in a health sciences program utilize and explain techniques within blood pressure measurement using a novel assessment, and changes associated with greater curricular exposure.

Methods

An exploratory, qualitative and quantitative study was conducted using a 'Think Aloud' design with protocol analysis. Following familiarization, participants performed the task of measuring blood pressure on a reference subject while stating their thought processes. A trained practitioner recorded each participant's procedural proficiency using a standardized rubric. There were 112 participants in the study with varying levels of curricular exposure to blood pressure measurement.

Results

Four trends are noted. Specific

SUBMITTER: Holmstrup M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5116368 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature