Expectation of Medical Personnel for the Roles of the Physician Assistants in a University Hospital
10.11111/jkana.2022.28.1.31
- Author:
Mi Jung RYU
1
;
Mina PARK
;
Joungohn SHIM
;
Eunsung LEE
;
Insun YEOM
;
Young Mi SEO
Author Information
1. Head Nurse, Yonsei University Health System, Korea.
- Publication Type:ORIGINAL ARTICLE
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration
2022;28(1):31-42
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Purpose:The purpose of this study is to clearly classify the roles of Physician assistants and to identify obstacle factors and necessary factors for the operation of the system when they are performing the roles of Physician assistants.
Methods:This is a descriptive research study to analyze the roles of Physician assistants and to understand the expected roles of Physician assistants according to each medical personnel (doctor, nurse, Physician assistants).
Results:The obstacles to work are the lack of legal protection, and unclear work guidelines, and the matter necessary for the operation of the system is the legal protection. There were statistically significant differences in health collection ability, physical examination, drug response monitoring, and reporting in terms of the differences in role expectations considered by medical professionals regarding the roles of Physician assistants.
Conclusion:Physician assistants need to develop various educational programs and materials, cultivate the ability to perform Physician assistants, and develop an advisory role through effective problem-solving between departments and increase the quality and satisfaction of Nursing care.
