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Physician extenders: who is using them?

A G Mainous1, J G Bertolino, P L Harrell

  • 1Department of Family Practice, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington.

Family Medicine
|March 1, 1992
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A quarter of adults received health care from physician extenders, such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants, reporting high satisfaction. This indicates their potential to enhance primary care delivery.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Delivery
  • Primary Care
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • The increasing role of nurse practitioners and physician assistants (physician extenders) in healthcare.
  • Growing demand for accessible and efficient medical services.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the proportion of adults utilizing physician extenders for healthcare.
  • To assess patient satisfaction with care provided by physician extenders.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the 1990 Kentucky Health Survey, a representative population sample.
  • Employed random digit telephone dialing for subject contact and conducted interviews.
  • Collected data on healthcare utilization and patient satisfaction with physician extenders.

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Main Results:

  • 25% of surveyed adults received care from physician extenders within two years, mainly for routine issues.
  • Over 90% of users expressed satisfaction with the care received.
  • No significant differences in user demographics (income, education, insurance, health status, location) were found, though men used them more.

Conclusions:

  • A significant portion of the adult population utilizes physician extenders.
  • High patient satisfaction suggests effectiveness in primary care settings.
  • Physician extenders represent a viable strategy for improving primary care access and efficiency.