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Human Errors in Automated Office Blood Pressure Measurement: Still Room for Improvement
Merrill F Elias1,2, Amanda L Goodell1
1Department of Psychology (M.F.E., A.L.G.), The University of Maine, Orono.
Hypertension (Dallas, Tex. : 1979)
|December 9, 2020
Summary
Automated blood pressure (BP) measurement is becoming standard in clinics, despite initial concerns. Further research is needed to reduce errors and ensure accurate BP readings across all healthcare settings.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Medical Devices
- Clinical Practice
Background:
- Automated blood pressure (BP) measurement is increasingly adopted in clinical settings.
- Concerns exist regarding accuracy and potential for human error compared to traditional methods.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the advantages and disadvantages of automated BP measurement.
- To identify research gaps and propose solutions for improving automated BP assessment.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and commentary on existing studies.
- Analysis of pros and cons of automated BP measurement.
Main Results:
- Automated BP measurement is expected to persist despite initial reservations.
- Human error may be reduced with automated devices, but further improvements are needed.
- Specific areas requiring further research include accuracy across different healthcare providers and reasons for non-adherence to protocols.
Conclusions:
- Automated BP measurement is a permanent fixture in healthcare, necessitating strategies for error reduction.
- Ongoing research and targeted interventions, such as retraining programs, are crucial for optimizing automated BP assessment accuracy.
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