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Frontier areas: opportunities for NPs' primary care services.

J L Bigbee1

  • 1Samuel Merritt College, School of Nursing, Oakland, Calif.

The Nurse Practitioner
|September 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Nurse practitioners (NPs) can address healthcare gaps in frontier areas, which have low population density and limited primary care access. This study explores opportunities for NPs to establish new practices in these underserved regions.

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Area of Science:

  • Rural Health
  • Healthcare Access
  • Nurse Practitioner Studies

Background:

  • Frontier areas are distinct rural regions with low population density (less than six persons per square mile).
  • These areas comprise 45% of U.S. land and house 2.2 million people.
  • Frontier residents experience poorer health outcomes and have limited access to primary care services.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the opportunities for nurse practitioners (NPs) in frontier practice.
  • To provide suggestions for developing new NP practices in frontier settings.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on rural health disparities.
  • Analysis of demographic data for frontier counties.
  • Exploration of NP scope of practice and potential service models.

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Main Results:

  • Frontier areas present unique challenges and opportunities for healthcare delivery.
  • NPs are well-positioned to fill primary care gaps in underserved frontier regions.
  • Successful NP-led practices require tailored strategies for sustainability and community integration.

Conclusions:

  • Expanding NP roles is crucial for improving healthcare access in frontier areas.
  • Innovative practice models can enhance primary care services for frontier populations.
  • Policy and educational support are needed to foster NP practice development in frontier settings.