Computer Assisted Learning (CAL) Module Use for Re-training of Blood Pressure Measurements by Physical Therapy Students
Usage of a Computer Assisted Learning (CAL) Module for Supplemental Re-training of BP Measurements by Doctor of Physical Therapy Students
Study Overview
Status
Status
Conditions
Conditions
Intervention / Treatment
Intervention / Treatment
Study Type
Study Type
Enrollment (Actual)
Enrollment
Phase
Phase
- Not Applicable
Contacts and Locations
Study Contact
Study Contact
- Name: Edmund C Ickert, PhD
- Phone Number: 3309411326
- Email: ecickert@ysu.edu
Study Locations
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Ohio
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Youngstown, Ohio, United States, 44555
- Youngstown State University
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Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
- Adult
- Older Adult
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Current student enrolled in the DPT program
- Student is in good standing academically
- Student is enrolled in the Clinical Foundation Skills course for the first time
- Student provided informed consent to participate
Exclusion Criteria:
- Student not enrolled in the DPT program
- Student is taking the Clinical Skills Foundation course for the 2nd time
- Student is not in good academic standing
- Student did not provide informed consent to participate
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Other
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Crossover Assignment
- Masking: Quadruple
Number of Arms
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / ArmParticipant Group / Arm |
Intervention / TreatmentIntervention / Treatment |
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Experimental: Group A
This is the initial experimental group who will be exposed to the CAL module 48 hours before the first retesting period 2 months out from initial baseline measurement.
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The students assigned to Group A will undergo interactive CAL module training by the American Medical Association which outlines how to properly measure blood pressure manually following the American Heart Association guidelines.
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No Intervention: Group B
This is the initial control group who will not be exposed to the CAL module 48 hours before the first retesting period 2 months out from initial baseline measurement.
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Accuracy of blood pressure measurements
Time Frame: Baseline to 4 months
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Pre-programmed manikin arms will be set to different blood pressure values.
Students must correctly identify each of the pre-set blood pressure measurements
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Baseline to 4 months
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Confidence of blood pressure measurements
Time Frame: Baseline to 4 months
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A 5-point Likert scale survey to assess student confidence in different aspects of measuring blood pressure.
The scale ranges from 1 to 5 with the following values: 1 - Not confident at all, 2 - Slightly confident, 3 - Moderately confident, 4 - Very confident, and 5 - extremely confident.
A higher score indicates that the individual has higher levels of confidence for the reported item.
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Baseline to 4 months
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Blood pressure measurement knowledge quiz
Time Frame: Baseline to 4 months
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A knowledge quiz regarding the proper steps of blood pressure measurement as defined by the American Heart Association.
This is a 15 question multiple choice quiz.
The higher the score, the better the performance.
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Baseline to 4 months
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Collaborators and Investigators
Sponsor
Sponsor
Investigators
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Edmund C Ickert, PhD, Youngstown State University
Publications and helpful links
General Publications
- Muntner P, Shimbo D, Carey RM, Charleston JB, Gaillard T, Misra S, Myers MG, Ogedegbe G, Schwartz JE, Townsend RR, Urbina EM, Viera AJ, White WB, Wright JT Jr. Measurement of Blood Pressure in Humans: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. Hypertension. 2019 May;73(5):e35-e66. doi: 10.1161/HYP.0000000000000087.
- Holmstrup M, Jensen B, Burkart R, Levis M. Using a novel assessment of procedural proficiency provides medical educators insight into blood pressure measurement. Int J Med Educ. 2016 Nov 19;7:375-381. doi: 10.5116/ijme.580b.2e4f.
- Gordon CJ, Frotjold A, Fethney J, Green J, Hardy J, Maw M, Buckley T. The effectiveness of simulation-based blood pressure training in preregistration nursing students. Simul Healthc. 2013 Oct;8(5):335-40. doi: 10.1097/SIH.0b013e3182a15fa7.
- Seybert AL, Barton CM. Simulation-based learning to teach blood pressure assessment to doctor of pharmacy students. Am J Pharm Educ. 2007 Jun 15;71(3):48. doi: 10.5688/aj710348.
- Bland M, Ousey K. Preparing students to competently measure blood pressure in the real-world environment: a comparison between New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Nurse Educ Pract. 2012 Jan;12(1):28-35. doi: 10.1016/j.nepr.2011.04.009. Epub 2011 Jun 8.
- Gazibara T, Rancic B, Maric G, Radovanovic S, Kisic-Tepavcevic D, Pekmezovic T. Medical students, do you know how to measure blood pressure correctly? Blood Press Monit. 2015 Feb;20(1):27-31. doi: 10.1097/MBP.0000000000000085.
- Rakotz MK, Townsend RR, Yang J, Alpert BS, Heneghan KA, Wynia M, Wozniak GD. Medical students and measuring blood pressure: Results from the American Medical Association Blood Pressure Check Challenge. J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich). 2017 Jun;19(6):614-619. doi: 10.1111/jch.13018. Epub 2017 Apr 28.
- Gonzalez-Lopez JJ, Gomez-Arnau Ramirez J, Torremocha Garcia R, Albelda Esteban S, Alio del Barrio J, Rodriguez-Artalejo F. Knowledge of correct blood pressure measurement procedures among medical and nursing students. Rev Esp Cardiol. 2009 May;62(5):568-71. doi: 10.1016/s1885-5857(09)71840-7. English, Spanish.
- Crosley AM, Rose JR. Knowledge of accurate blood pressure measurement procedures in chiropractic students. J Chiropr Educ. 2013 Fall;27(2):152-7. doi: 10.7899/JCE-13-3. Epub 2013 Jun 27.
- Ibiyemi O, Ogunbodede O, Gbolahan OO, Ogah OS. Knowledge and practices of blood pressure measurement among final year students, house officers, and resident dental surgeons in a dental hospital, South West Nigeria. Niger J Clin Pract. 2020 Jun;23(6):848-856. doi: 10.4103/njcp.njcp_416_19.
- Rabbia F, Testa E, Rabbia S, Pratico S, Colasanto C, Montersino F, Berra E, Covella M, Fulcheri C, Di Monaco S, Buffolo F, Totaro S, Veglio F. Effectiveness of blood pressure educational and evaluation program for the improvement of measurement accuracy among nurses. High Blood Press Cardiovasc Prev. 2013 Jun;20(2):77-80. doi: 10.1007/s40292-013-0012-5. Epub 2013 May 8.
- Leung GK, Nicholls JM. Effect of clinical context on simulator-based assessment of blood pressure taking - a pilot randomized study. Med Teach. 2014 Feb;36(2):177-9. doi: 10.3109/0142159X.2013.849328. Epub 2013 Oct 24.
- Grim CM, Grim CE. A curriculum for the training and certification of blood pressure measurement for health care providers. Can J Cardiol. 1995 Nov;11 Suppl H:38H-42H.
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Other Study ID Numbers
- 2023-297
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