Author : Zelda Swain
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (851 download)
Book Synopsis Older Adult Perceptions on the Role of the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner by : Zelda Swain
Download or read book Older Adult Perceptions on the Role of the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner written by Zelda Swain and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nurse practitioners (NPs) area a strong force in improving access to primary health care for many Americans. Nurse practitioners have a strong record of accomplishment of providing both high quality primary care and access to care for underserved populations including older adults. A review of the literature reveals that there are many studies looking at comparisons between NPs and physicians related to clinical outcomes, and patient satisfaction. However, not many studies evaluate what people understand the role of NP to be. This non-experimental descriptive study looked at the perceptions of the role of nurse practitioners among older adults ages 62 and beyond. Whether elders had received health care from a NP in the past, either personally or a family member, positively influenced the subsequent health care choice of the elder for a NP.