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Patients' satisfaction with physician assistant services.
Physician Assistant (American Academy of Physician Assistants)
|June 9, 1986
Summary
Patients are highly satisfied with physician assistants (PAs) in rural primary care settings. Satisfaction is higher among women, more educated patients, and those with increased PA contact.
Area of Science:
- Primary Care Medicine
- Rural Health
- Physician Assistant Studies
Background:
- Limited research exists on patient satisfaction with physician assistants (PAs) in rural primary care.
- Understanding patient perceptions is crucial for optimizing healthcare delivery in underserved areas.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine patient satisfaction with family practice PAs in rural communities.
- To assess patient comfort levels with PAs performing various medical procedures.
- To analyze how patient characteristics influence reactions to PAs and perceived practice changes.
Main Methods:
- Survey-based research in rural primary care settings.
- Assessment of patient satisfaction and comfort with physician assistants.
- Analysis of patient demographics and their correlation with PA acceptance.
Main Results:
- Patients reported high satisfaction with PA services in rural primary care.
- Favorable patient reactions were noted among women, individuals with higher education levels, and those with more frequent PA interactions.
- Patients perceived positive changes in medical practices following PA employment.
Conclusions:
- Physician assistants are highly accepted and valued in rural primary care.
- Patient demographics, particularly gender, education, and prior PA exposure, significantly influence satisfaction.
- The integration of PAs enhances primary care services in rural environments.