Impact of nurse practitioners on workload of general practitioners: randomised controlled trial

Abstract

Objective To examine the impact on general practitioners' workload of adding nurse practitioners to the general practice team.

Workforce Resources for Health in Developing Countries

“…65 However, a randomised trial indicated that nurse practitioners supplement rather than substitute for doctors with whom they work, while providing a wider range of services. 66 There is less systematic evidence available on the quality of care provided in low resource settings. In a retrospective cohort analysis of patients in a Mozambican HAART program, outcomes were similar for MLWs and doctors.…”

Socio-Demographic Correlates of Satisfaction Level of Primary Health Care Personnel in Gjilan, Kosovo

“…This finding is of particular importance because it pinpoints to the fact that nurses are not sufficiently satisfied and several studies have reported a strong influence of the satisfaction of nonphysician staff to patient satisfaction [2,4]. As one study reported, in general practice, nurses are commonly considered as supplements rather than substitutes for the care given [15] and this might influence their overall satisfaction.…”

Family Physician–Case Manager Collaboration and Needs of Patients With Dementia and Their Caregivers: A Systematic Mixed Studies Review

“…They work in collaboration with family physicians, specialists, or both. [14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22] Over the last few years, several systematic reviews have found that the evidence of CM's effects on service use and clinical outcomes is weak. [23][24][25][26][27][28] None of them specifically focused on the needs of patients and caregivers, however.…”

“…Fixed-effects models were used because of the small sample size (2 in each outcome evaluation). 16,17,19,21,22 and problematic home situations.18 They counseled on available resources/ services, 16,20 legal and financial issues, and advance directives.14-16 Finally, case managers coordinated medical and community services via electronic, written, and case conference discussion. [14][15][16][17]19,20 To meet the needs of patients, case managers applied, in collaboration with family physicians, nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic protocols for management of daily activities, [14][15][16] behavior distress, [14][15][16]21,22 cognition, 14-16 mood, [14][15][16] and home safety.…”

“…[14][15][16][17]19,20 To meet the needs of patients, case managers applied, in collaboration with family physicians, nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic protocols for management of daily activities, [14][15][16] behavior distress, [14][15][16]21,22 cognition, 14-16 mood, [14][15][16] and home safety. 16,18,19 To meet the needs of caregivers, case managers provided support sessions and non-pharmacologic interventions for stress management 14,15,17 and coping skills. 14 They also developed care plans [14][15][16][17][18][20][21][22] and coordinated home care services [16][17][18] and social services.…”