US EditionOnly 1 in 7 online health images show proper technique to accurately measure blood pressure
Researchers found only 14% of over 1,000 online blood pressure images accurately show correct measurement, potentially impacting the accuracy of readings and hypertension management.
- Hypertension reported that only one in seven stock photos correctly shows blood pressure measurement technique, according to Alta Schutte, Ph.D.
- Using the 2023 International Consensus as a benchmark, researchers collected images systematically via a Google search of eleven major stock photo sites and found many lacked adherence to clinical guidelines.
- Among common errors, many images showed unsupported backs and unsteady forearms , with over half using manual self-pumping devices instead of electronic upper-arm monitors .
- The researchers warned media outlets and stock photo creators to revise images, as inaccuracies may lead to wrong blood pressure readings and treatment errors.
- Given that nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, accurate home blood pressure monitoring visuals are essential, as only about a quarter of images accurately depict proper technique, researchers say.
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Only 1 in 7 online health images show proper technique to accurately measure blood pressure
Only one in seven online stock photo images of blood pressure monitoring correctly show how blood pressure should be measured, contributing to potentially inaccurate readings at home and in physicians' offices, health care facilities or hospitals, according to new research published in Hypertension.
Just 1 in 7 Online Health Images Demonstrate Correct Blood Pressure
In an era increasingly dominated by digital content, the accuracy of online health information remains paramount. A recent, groundbreaking study published in Hypertension, an esteemed journal of the American Heart Association, reveals a troubling disconnect between clinical best practices and the visual depictions of blood pressure measurement circulating on major stock photo websites. Researchers analyzed […]
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