Table 1 Characteristics of Clinics that Routinely Measure Blood Pressure.
From: Blood pressure measurement technique in clinical practice in the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
How frequently is blood pressure measured at this clinic? | n (%) | |
|---|---|---|
At every visit | 58 (79.4) | |
Only at first visit/new patient | 4 (5.5) | |
Others | Annual | 4 (5.5) |
Ad hoc | 4 (5.5) | |
Separate screening session | 2 (2.7) | |
Not applicable | Only single visit for each patient | 1 (1.4) |
Total | 73 (100) | |
Clinic frequency | ||
Daily | 1 (1.4) | |
Twice per week | 1 (1.4) | |
Weekly | 60 (82.2) | |
Fortnightly | 5 (6.8) | |
Thrice per month | 1 (1.4) | |
Monthly | 5 (6.8) | |
Total | 73 (100) | |
Approximate number of patients attending each clinic | ||
<10 | 23 (31.5) | |
10–20 | 36 (49.3) | |
>20 | 14 (19.2) | |
Total | 73 (100) | |
Who takes BP measurement? | ||
Nurses | 26 (35.6) | |
Doctors | 3 (4.1) | |
Health care assistants | 10 (13.7) | |
Others | Pharmacist | 10 (13.7) |
Physiologist | 1 (1.4) | |
Transplant coordinator | 1 (1.4) | |
Doctor and nurses | 4 (5.5) | |
Nurses and health care assistant | 17 (23.3) | |
Doctor and health care assistant | 1 (1.4) | |
Total | 73 (100) | |
