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Prevalence Of Mental Health Stigma Among Practicing Pas In Regard To Personal Experience And Patient Exposure, Bailey J. Hanson, Allison Hoy, Madeline Lieberson
Prevalence Of Mental Health Stigma Among Practicing Pas In Regard To Personal Experience And Patient Exposure, Bailey J. Hanson, Allison Hoy, Madeline Lieberson
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Stigmatizing attitudes can be destructive to both the emotional and physical wellbeing of individuals living with mental illness. In fact, individuals with a mental illness are more likely to be seen as responsible for their illness and more likely to be falsely accused of a violent crime (Rüsch, Angermeyer, & Corrigan, 2005). Current research on mental health stigma in healthcare has involved a variety of occupations, but published research has yet to examine stigma held by physician assistants (PAs). This research study attempted to answer the following question: What effect, if any, does personal experience with a family member, friend, …
Personal Health Habits Of Pas And The Effect These Habits Have On Preventive Health Counseling Practices, Emily A. Carstens, Megan L. Englund
Personal Health Habits Of Pas And The Effect These Habits Have On Preventive Health Counseling Practices, Emily A. Carstens, Megan L. Englund
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Chronic disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. The burden of chronic disease can be largely prevented by following a healthy lifestyle. Individuals often receive their knowledge about preventive health recommendations from their primary care provider, and healthcare providers are more likely to counsel patients about the healthful behaviors they themselves practice. This study utilized a survey distributed to the Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants to assess the personal health habits of physician assistants and the effect personal health has on preventive health counseling practices. A personal health score and counseling score were calculated …
Patient Satisfaction With Physician Assistants In Family Practice, Megan A. Bendix, Mariah Eystad
Patient Satisfaction With Physician Assistants In Family Practice, Megan A. Bendix, Mariah Eystad
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Introduction: The nation is experiencing an expanding, aging population. As the nation faces an imminent physician shortage, physician assistants (PAs) will be utilized in practice to a greater extent. Maintaining patient satisfaction is important because it improves patient outcomes. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate patient satisfaction with PAs in family practice. By researching determinants of satisfaction, this study will identify the factors that influence overall patient satisfaction. The results will indicate what aspects of a patient’s visit can be improved upon to increase satisfaction. Methods: A survey was given at family practice clinics to patients that …
Patient Satisfaction Of Physician Assistants And Physicians In The Emergency Department, Brittany Geditz, Yu Guan, Lauren Lahr
Patient Satisfaction Of Physician Assistants And Physicians In The Emergency Department, Brittany Geditz, Yu Guan, Lauren Lahr
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Introduction: Emergency medicine has developed rapidly since the 1960s with an increasing need for providers due to the increasing number of presenting patients in the emergency department. Physician assistants have filled that gap; however, patient knowledge and subsequent patient satisfaction of emergency department physician assistants remains to be researched. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine and evaluate patient satisfaction after seeing a physician assistant and a physician in the emergency department. Patient knowledge of the role of a physician assistant in an emergency department setting was assessed, as well as the possible correlation between patient knowledge of …
End-Of-Life Education And Preparedness Of Physician Assistants In Minnesota And The Surrounding States, Julie Ann Graner, Lukas Steffan, Zachary Stutzman
End-Of-Life Education And Preparedness Of Physician Assistants In Minnesota And The Surrounding States, Julie Ann Graner, Lukas Steffan, Zachary Stutzman
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As the population in the United States ages, palliative care spending and needs have been increasing. Most quality outcome measures, however, have shown inadequate satisfaction among patients and caregivers. A number of studies have investigated the preparation and preparedness of physicians and other medical providers when dealing with end-of-life care, but few have looked in the preparedness of physician assistants (PAs). The aim of this study was to assess the preparedness of PAs when it comes to dealing with end-of-life care and to determine when and how comfort is achieved when dealing with patients at end-of-life. A novel electronic survey …