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A nurse practitioner in general practice: patient perceptions and expectations.

M Drury, S Greenfield, B Stilwell

    The Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
    |November 1, 1988
    PubMed
    Summary

    Patient acceptability of nurse practitioners is high, with most willing to consult them. However, many patients struggle to differentiate nurse practitioners from doctors, highlighting a need for clearer role definition in healthcare.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare delivery and patient experience
    • Nursing and primary care roles

    Background:

    • The evolving roles of healthcare professionals are crucial for efficient patient care.
    • Understanding patient perceptions of new healthcare providers, such as nurse practitioners, is essential for successful integration.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess patient acceptability and willingness to consult with a nurse practitioner.
    • To explore patient understanding of the nurse practitioner role compared to physicians.
    • To identify patient preferences for healthcare provider communication skills.

    Main Methods:

    • A study involving a random sample of 126 patients.
    • Data collection likely involved surveys or interviews to gauge patient opinions and experiences.

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    Main Results:

    • Sixty percent of patients approved of the nurse practitioner concept or had no strong views.
    • Fifty-three percent of patients who had previously seen the nurse practitioner were willing to do so again.
    • Fifty-four percent of patients had difficulty distinguishing the nurse practitioner role from that of a doctor, citing differences in qualifications, prescribing ability, and condition severity management.

    Conclusions:

    • Nurse practitioners demonstrate significant patient acceptability, with a majority open to consultation.
    • A notable portion of patients find it challenging to differentiate between nurse practitioner and physician roles, indicating a need for enhanced role clarity.
    • Effective communication skills are highly valued by patients when seeking health advice.