Doctors', Patients' and Physician Associates' Perceptions of the Physician Associate Role in the Emergency Department.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The Emergency Department (ED) has seen increased patient attendance and difficulty meeting demands. New healthcare professions such as Physician Associates (PAs) are being utilised to complement the existing medical workforce. Despite the growth of their professions in the United Kingdom, little evidence is available about the perceptions of their roles.

Objective

This study aims to provide evidence of doctors', PAs' and patients' perceptions of the PA role in the UK ED.

Methods

A mixed methods approach consisted of the following: 1. An online exploratory survey of ED doctors at one English ED over 1 month (February-March 2022). 2. Post consultation semi-structured patient questionnaires over 2 weeks (April 2022). 3. Semi-structured virtual interviews wit

SUBMITTER: King NMA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11233990 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature