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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Primary Care
  • Medical Education

Background:

  • Arterial hypertension (AHT) is a significant public health concern and a leading cause of mortality.
  • Accurate diagnosis of AHT in primary care relies heavily on the theoretical knowledge and technical proficiency of healthcare providers.
  • Variability in diagnostic practices necessitates an evaluation of current healthcare professional expertise.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the knowledge and practical skills of primary care physicians and nurses in the initial diagnosis of arterial hypertension.
  • To identify factors influencing the variability in diagnostic performance among healthcare professionals.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional observational study was conducted with 385 primary care physicians and nurses in a Catalan health region.
  • A validated questionnaire (ARC) assessed theoretical knowledge and factors contributing to response variability.
  • Objective structured clinical examination tests evaluated practical blood pressure measurement skills.

Main Results:

  • Healthcare professionals demonstrated deficient knowledge and skills in initial AHT diagnosis and measurement, despite overestimating their competence.
  • Professionals who completed recent postgraduate or AHT-specific training exhibited improved performance on the ARC questionnaire.
  • Self-perception of knowledge did not correlate with actual diagnostic and measurement proficiency.

Conclusions:

  • Current expertise in arterial hypertension among primary care professionals is insufficient to guarantee high-quality clinical practice.
  • There is a clear need to enhance ongoing theoretical and practical training programs for healthcare providers.
  • Improved training initiatives are essential to address knowledge and skill gaps in AHT diagnosis and management.