Insights into prescribing patterns for antidepressants: an evidence-based analysis by Hua Min, Farrokh Alemi

“…This study aimed to analyze prescribing patterns for antidepressants across healthcare providers, including physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and pharmacists, to better understand the complex factors influencing these patterns in the management of depression. …”
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Viability and thresholds for treatment of extremely preterm infants: survey of UK neonatal professionals by Di Stefano, L, Wood, K, Mactier, H, Bates, S, Wilkinson, D

“…</p> <p><strong>Results</strong>336 respondents included 167 consultants, 127 registrars/fellows and 42 advanced neonatal nurse practitioners (ANNPs). Respondents reported a median grey zone for neonatal resuscitation between 22+1 and 24+0 weeks’ gestation. …”

Protocol for a randomised trial of higher versus lower intensity patient-provider communication interventions to reduce antibiotic misuse in two paediatric ambulatory clinics in th... by Goggin, K, Bradley-Ewing, A, Myers, A, Lee, B, Hurley, E, Delay, K, Schlachter, S, Ramphal, A, Pina, K, Yu, D, Weltmer, K, Linnemayr, S, Butler, C, Newland, J

“…</p> <h4>Methods/analysis</h4> <p>We will attempt to recruit all eligible paediatricians and nurse practitioners (currently 47) at an academic children’s hospital and a private practice. …”

Minor illness education for parents of young children. by Robbins, H, Hundley, V, Osman, L

“… BACKGROUND: A number of previous studies on minor illness have concentrated on nurse-led clinics and the role of nurse practitioners. This study examines the effect of a minor illness education programme which aimed to increase parents' confidence and knowledge in managing childhood illnesses. …”

Clinician perspectives on having point of care tests made available to them during out of hours home visiting by Dixon, S, Glogowska, M, Garland, S, Hunt, H, Lasserson, D, Hayward, G

“…Our sample included 7 GPs (4 interviewed once, 3 interviewed twice - earlier and later during the study), 6 emergency practitioners (EPs) including advanced nurse practitioners and paramedics, 1 Healthcare Assistant, and 2 ambulatory care physicians. …”

A qualitative study of GP, NP and patient views about the use of rapid streptococcal antigen detection tests (RADTs) in primary care: 'swamped with sore throats?' by Leydon, G, McDermott, L, Moore, M, Williamson, I, Hobbs, R, Lambton, T, Cooper, R, Henderson, H, Little, P, PRISM, Investigators

“…Participants: General practitioners (GPs), nurse practitioners (NPs) and patients from general practices across Hampshire, Oxfordshire and the West Midlands who were participating in the Primary Care Streptococcal Management (PRISM) study. …”

Survey of perceptions and educational needs of primary care providers regarding management of patients with class II and III obesity in Ontario, Canada by Boris Zevin, Mary Martin, Nancy Dalgarno, Linda Chan, Nardhana Sivapalan, Robyn Houlden, Richard Birtwhistle, Karen Smith, David Barber

“…Results Surveys were distributed to 591 PCPs (n = 538 family physicians; n = 53 nurse practitioners) identified as practicing in the Southeastern Ontario and 92 (15.6%) participated. …”
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HIV care provider perceptions and approaches to managing unhealthy alcohol use in primary HIV care settings: a qualitative study by Natalie E. Chichetto, Zachary L. Mannes, Megan K. Allen, Robert L. Cook, Nicole Ennis

“…Methods Using a semi-structured interview guide, in-depth interviews were conducted among 14 HIV care providers (5 medical doctors, 5 nurse practitioners/physician assistants, 2 medical assistants, 2 clinical administrative staff) in private and public HIV clinics, across urban and rural areas of Florida. …”
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Understanding Family Experiences: A Study on Mental Health Literacy in Adolescent Eating Disorder Diagnoses by Eva García Carpintero-Blas, Esperanza Vélez-Vélez, Esther Martínez-Miguel, Alberto Tovar-Reinoso, Pablo Del Pozo-Herce, Carlos González-Navajas, Cristina Gómez-Moreno

“…Family therapy was recognized as vital to treatment, and common dissatisfaction with the public health structure underscores the need for greater investment in research and access to specialists. Mental health nurse practitioners play an important role in providing comprehensive care and support, as well as mental health literacy. …”
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How can we change medical students’ perceptions of a career in family medicine? Marketing or substance? by Amnon Lahad, Andrew Bazemore, Davorina Petek, William R. Phillips, Dan Merenstein

“…Much of this work can be done by nurse practitioners (NPs) working as part of an FP-led team. …”
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Adoption of New Oral Health Interventions in Primary Care: Qualitative Findings by Gloria C. Bales, PhD, Shelley Curtan, Med, Neel Agarwal, Sarah D. Ronis, MD, MPH, Suchitra Nelson, PhD

“…The objective of this qualitative study was to assess adoption and implementation of theory-based multilevel oral health interventions, by clinicians (pediatricians and nurse practitioners) participating in a cluster randomized clinical trial, to create an oral health toolkit for widespread dissemination into pediatric practices. …”
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Beyond Blood Glucose and Blood Pressure Control in Type 2 Diabetes: Alternative Management Strategies to Prevent the Development and Progression of CKD by Wendy L. Wright, Scott Urquhart, Stephen Brunton

“…Coordination between those working in the primary care setting and those in endocrinology and nephrology clinics may optimize the prevention of chronic kidney disease progression in patients with Type 2 diabetes. Nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and primary care physicians play an important role in making timely patient referrals to kidney specialists. …”
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Nephrology providers’ perspective and use of mortality prognostic tools in dialysis patients by Jennifer Bergeron, Christina Marchese, Colton Jensen, Sean Meagher, Amanda G. Kennedy, Bradley Tompkins, Katharine L. Cheung

“…Methods Nephrology providers (8 physicians and 2 nurse practitioners) at an academic medical center underwent semi-structured interviews regarding their experience and perspective on the utility of mortality prognostic tools. …”
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Implementing pharmacist-prescriber collaboration to improve evidence-based anticoagulant use: a randomized trial by Shawna N. Smith, Michael Lanham, F. Jacob Seagull, Michael Dorsch, Josh Errickson, Geoffrey D. Barnes

“…Methods/design This study will improve upon existing alert systems by testing novel medication alerts that encourage collaboration between prescribers (e.g., physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants) and expert pharmacists working in anticoagulation clinics. …”
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Determinants of rural-urban differences in health care provider visits among women of reproductive age in the United States. by Hyunjung Lee, Ashley H Hirai, Ching-Ching Claire Lin, John E Snyder

“…Rural women had lower past-year obstetrician-gynecologist (OB-GYN) visit rates than urban women (23.3% vs. 26.6%), and higher visit rates with family medicine physicians (24.3% vs. 20.9%) and nurse practitioners/physician assistants (NPs/PAs) (24.6% vs. 16.1%). …”
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Impact of Dermoscopy Training on Diagnostic Accuracy, and Its Association With Biopsy and Referral Patterns Among Primary Care Providers: A Retrospective and Prospective Educationa... by Hayden T. Middleton, David L. Swanson, Julio C. Sartori-Valinotti, Danielle J. O’Laughlin, Peter A. Young, Stephen P. Merry, Kelly Nelson, Karen Fischer, Renee M. Weatherly, Christopher L. Boswell

“…Design: A cohort study was conducted in primary care at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, including primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in internal medicine and family medicine. …”
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Click and learn: a longitudinal interprofessional case-based sepsis education curriculum by Samita M Heslin, Asem Qadeer, AnnMarie E Kotarba, Sahar Ahmad, Eric J Morley

“…However, SEP-1’s multiple bundle elements present compliance challenges without comprehensive education and a collaborative approach involving nurses and providers (attending physicians, resident physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants).Methods We developed a virtual longitudinal, case-based curriculum using Kern’s six-step approach to curriculum development and evaluated its effectiveness using the Kirkpatrick model. …”
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Antibiotic treatment duration for bloodstream infections in critically ill children-A survey of pediatric infectious diseases and critical care clinicians for clinical equipoise. by Sandra Pong, Robert A Fowler, Srinivas Murthy, Jeffrey M Pernica, Elaine Gilfoyle, Patricia Fontela, Nicholas Mitsakakis, Asha C Bowen, Winnie Seto, Michelle Science, James S Hutchison, Philippe Jouvet, Asgar Rishu, Nick Daneman

“…<h4>Participants</h4>Pediatric intensivists, nurse practitioners, ID physicians and pharmacists.<h4>Main outcome measures</h4>Recommended treatment durations for common infectious syndromes associated with bloodstream infections and willingness to enrol patients into a trial to study treatment duration.…”
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Deconstructing Racialized Experiences in Healthcare: What a Missed Opportunity for Healing Looks Like and Healthcare Resources for Children and Their Families by Connie K. Y. Nguyen-Truong, Shameem Rakha, Deborah U. Eti, Lisa Angelesco

“…We include additional resources such as those from the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, American Psychological Association Office on Children Youth and Families, the Office of Ethnic Minority Affairs, the Office on Socioeconomic Status, and American Academy of Pediatrics to consider in support of equity in healthcare practice of children and their families.…”
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Type 2 Diabetes Prescribing Habits Amongst Providers to an Underserved Population by Cynthia King, Atem Fontem, Benjamin King, Dave Gothard

“…The respondents included physicians (56.3%), nurse practitioners (21.8%), medical residents (18.4%), and fellows (3.4%); with the majority practicing in internal or family medicine (47.1%). …”
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