The Relationship Between Physician Knowledge, Physician Background, Experience with Nurse Practitioners and Role Expectations for the Nurse Practitioner

Author

Heidi Brands Flamming, Grand Valley State University

Date Approved

1999

Graduate Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Nursing (M.S.N.)

Degree Program

College of Nursing

Abstract

This descriptive study examined the relationship between physician knowledge and role expectations as influenced by experience with nurse practitioners. The sample consisted of 111 physicians practicing in West Michigan. Data was collected using a combination of instruments--a nurse practitioner role behavior tool (Hupcey, 1994) and nurse practitioner/physician role appropriate vignettes (Davidson & Lauver, 1984). Physician knowledge of the nurse practitioner role was significantly higher (t = -2.85; p = .005) for the group of physicians who had practiced with a nurse practitioner as compared to the group of physicians who had not practiced with a nurse practitioner. Role expectations between the groups were found to differ significantly. Physicians with a higher knowledge score were more likely to rate all of the vignettes as appropriate for care by nurse practitioners.

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ScholarWorks Citation

Brands Flamming, Heidi, "The Relationship Between Physician Knowledge, Physician Background, Experience with Nurse Practitioners and Role Expectations for the Nurse Practitioner" (1999). Masters Theses. 530.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/theses/530