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Primary care providers and practice locations: examining the relationships
Susan C McKernan1, Raymond A Kuthy, Adweta Joshi
1Oral Science, College of Dentistry and Public Policy Center, University of Iowa, Iowa City 52242-1010, USA. susan-mckernan@uiowa.edu
Summary
Primary care providers like dentists, physicians, and pharmacists show spatial patterns in Iowa. Pharmacists are most common, and underserved communities may offer practice opportunities for dentists.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare access and delivery
- Spatial analysis in public health
- Primary care provider distribution
Background:
- Geographical distribution of primary care providers was explored.
- Spatial patterns between dentists, physicians, and pharmacists were investigated across Iowa cities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine if spatial patterns exist between primary care provider types.
- To analyze the distribution of dentists, physicians, and pharmacists in Iowa.
Main Methods:
- Practice locations of primary care providers (dentists, pharmacists, physicians) were analyzed.
- Data from 2000 and 2010 for Iowa cities and counties were used.
- Cities were categorized by provider types, and population characteristics were compared.
Main Results:
- The most common scenario was the co-location of all three provider types (dentists, physicians, pharmacists).
- Several cities with physicians and pharmacists but no dentists in 2000 gained a dentist by 2010.
Conclusions:
- A heterarchy of primary care providers exists in Iowa cities.
- Pharmacists are more prevalent than physicians and dentists.
- Communities lacking dentists but having physicians and pharmacists present potential practice opportunities.
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