Factors influencing nurse practitioner panel size in team-based primary care: a qualitative case study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lack of access to health care is a worldwide public health crisis. In primary care it has led to increases in the implementation of nurse practitioners and heightened interest in their patient panel capacity. The aim of this study was to examine factors influencing nurse practitioner patient panel size in team-based primary care in Ontario, Canada.

Methods

We used a multiple case study design. Eight team-based primary care practices including rural and urban settings were purposively selected as cases. Each case had two or more nurse practitioners with a minimum of two years experience in the primary care setting. Interviews were conducted in-person, audio recorded, transcribed and analysed using content analysis.

Results

Forty participants, including 19 nu

SUBMITTER: Martin-Misener R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11323452 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature