Task shifting from general practitioners to practice assistants and nurses in primary care: a cross-sectional survey in 34 countries.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To describe variation in task shifting from general practitioners (GPs) to practice assistants/nurses in 34 countries, and to explain differences by analysing associations with characteristics of the GPs, their practices and features of the health care systems.

Background

Redistribution of tasks and responsibilities in primary care are driven by changes in demand for care, such as the growing number of patients with chronic conditions, and workforce developments, including staff shortage. The need to manage an expanding range of services has led to adaptations in the skill mix of primary care teams. However, these developments are hampered by barriers between professional domains, which can be rigid as a result of strict regulation, traditional attitudes and lack of trus

SUBMITTER: Groenewegen PP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8581458 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature