Effects of the scope of practice on family physicians: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Family medicine is a branch of medicine that manages common and long-term illnesses in children and adults. Family physicians in particular play a major role and their scope of practice is expected to impact patient and population. However, little is known about its impact on physicians. We aimed to assess the effects of scope of practice on family physician outcomes.

Methods

We performed a systematic review that we reported using PRISMA guidelines. For the inclusion criteria, any study exploring an association between the scope of practice and physician outcomes was considered. Three bibliographic databases Medline, Embase, and ERIC were consulted through OVID interface from their respective inceptions to November, 2020. Two reviewers independently selected studi

SUBMITTER: Zomahoun HTV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7796628 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature