Perceptions of underlying practice hierarchies: Who is managing my care?

ABSTRACT:

Background

The introduction of new health professional roles, such as that of the nurse practitioner and pharmacist prescriber in primary health care can lead to changes in health service delivery. Consumers, having used these roles, often report high satisfaction. However, there is limited knowledge of how these individuals position nurse practitioner and pharmacist prescriber roles within existing practice structures.

Methods

Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 21 individuals receiving services from these practitioners in New Zealand primary health care. Interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim for thematic analysis.

Results

Participant views reflect established practice hierarchies, placing advanced practitioners 'below' general practitioners. P

SUBMITTER: Officer TN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8414878 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature