Differences in patient population and service provision between nurse practitioner and general practitioner consultations in Swiss primary care: a case study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Primary care systems around the world have implemented nurse practitioners (NPs) to ensure access to high quality care in times of general practitioner (GP) shortages and changing health care needs of a multimorbid, ageing population. In Switzerland, NPs are currently being introduced, and their exact role is yet to be determined. The aim of this study was to get insight into patient characteristics and services provided in NP consultations compared to GP consultations in Swiss primary care.

Methods

This case study used retrospective observational data from electronic medical records of a family practice with one NP and two GPs. Data on patient-provider encounters were collected between August 2017 and December 2018. We used logistic regression to assess associati

SUBMITTER: Gysin S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7425147 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature