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Rural Elders' Knowledge Of Nurse Practitioners As Health Care Providers, Tim Watson
Rural Elders' Knowledge Of Nurse Practitioners As Health Care Providers, Tim Watson
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The population of America is growing older every year. Thirteen percent of the population is at least 65 years old. Many elders have limited health care choices because fewer physicians are locating their practices in rural areas. Nurse practitioners are now practicing in underserved areas such as rural communities. The purpose of this descriptive exploratory study was to explore baseline knowledge of rural elders concerning the role of nurse practitioners as health care providers. Becker's Health Belief Model was used to guide the research. The research question was as follows: What is rural elders' knowledge of nurse practitioners as health …