J Korean Acad Nurs Adm.  2022 Jan;28(1):31-42. 10.11111/jkana.2022.28.1.31.

Expectation of Medical Personnel for the Roles of the Physician Assistants in a University Hospital

• Ryu MJ
• Park M
• Shim J
• Lee E
• Yeom I
• Seo YM

• KMID: 2525904
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.11111/jkana.2022.28.1.31

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.

Keyword

Professional roles; Health personnel; Advanced practice nursing; Roles of nurse