Perceptions of general practitioners towards the services provided by advanced practice nurses: a cross-sectional survey in France.

ABSTRACT:

Background

New healthcare professions are emerging due to scarce medical resources. The appearance of a new healthcare profession, advanced practice nurses (APNs), has raised questions about how general practitioners interrelate with them as primary care providers. The objective of this study was to explore the perceptions general practitioners have towards the services rendered by APNs to patients, to general practice and the role they play in the healthcare system.

Methods

A survey-based, cross-sectional study was conducted throughout the Grand Est region of France which covers 57,333km² and has a population of approximately 5,562,651. The survey was compiled using pre-existing questionnaires and was carried out from July to September 2022 via email. Variables c

SUBMITTER: Goddaert C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10734111 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature