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  • Reduced resident physician work hours impact patient care.
  • Mid-level providers (MLPs), such as advanced practice nurses and physician assistants, are essential in healthcare settings.
  • The specific roles of MLPs in burn care teams require definition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify the roles and contributions of MLPs within the American Burn Association (ABA).
  • To understand the integration of MLPs into specialized burn care teams.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was distributed to MLPs within the ABA.
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  • Respondents included nurse practitioners and physician assistants with significant burn care experience.

Main Results:

  • The majority of MLPs (46%) possessed over 11 years of burn care experience.
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  • MLPs are highly experienced professionals actively involved in burn patient care.
  • A significant number of MLPs are members of the ABA, attend conferences, and serve as instructors.
  • Overall job satisfaction among MLPs in burn care is high (91%).