TABLE 2.
Adherence with the standardized protocol for measuring blood pressure using the auscultatory method and the oscillometric method (N = 2004)
| Protocol component | No. (%) with non‐adherence | P value |
|---|---|---|
| Suitability of the cuff to the brachial circumference | ||
| Auscultatory method | 305 (17.5) | <.01 |
| Oscillometric method | 471 (27.1) | |
| Availability of various cuff sizes | ||
| Auscultatory method | 936 (53.9) | <.01 |
| Oscillometric method | 1.265 (72.9) | |
| Checked for proper calibration | ||
| Auscultatory method | 373 (21.5) | <.01 |
| Oscillometric method | 812 (46.8) | |
| Patient positioning | ||
| Auscultatory method | 283 (16.3) | <.01 |
| Oscillometric method | 337 (19.4) | |
| Patient rest | ||
| Auscultatory method | 373 (21.5) | <.01 |
| Oscillometric method | 487 (28.0) | |
a
Pearson's chi‐squared test was used in the case of categorical outcomes.