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Research Report

The characteristics of clinically active older physician assistants

, Christal Ramos, MPH; R. Paola Daly, MHS; Raymond Fang, MS January 17, 2012

AAPA census data indicate that compared to younger PAs, PAs working beyond their seventh decade work more in primary care and nonurban areas. Knowing how long PAs continue to practice and what fields they choose will help workforce planners predict needs.
 

The physician assistant workforce in Indiana: Preparing to meet future health care needs

, Jennifer Zorn, MS, PA-C; Tom Gjerde, PhD; Jennifer Burkhart, PA-C; Lori Rosebrock, PA-C December 19, 2011

This study identifies baseline statistics for the current workforce in Indiana as a context for changes that will occur because of the rapid increase in the number of PAs, changes in prescriptive laws, and the opening of a number of new Indiana PA programs.
 

Improving utilization of antimicrobial drugs 
among physician assistants in the ED

, Scott Wright, MD; Jonathan Zenilman, MD; Flora Kisuule, MD, MPH October 21, 2011

Inappropriate antibiotic use in hospitals is a major public health issue, and this study shows how collaboration between PAs and hospitalists can improve antimicrobial utilization.
 

EDOU staffing by PAs: What are the effects on patient outcomes?

, Steven Sugerman, PA-C; Philip Bossart, MD; Joseph Bledsoe, MD; Erik Barton, MD, MS; Kurt Bernhisel, MD; Elizabeth Bess, BS; Troy Madsen, MD August 26, 2011

In this study, PAs successfully managed chest pain and trauma patients with no adverse events or missed injuries occurring during the trial period. The results demonstrate the viability of using PAs to staff emergency department observation units.
 

Utilization of PAs and NPs at a level I trauma center: Effects on outcomes

, AnnMarie Szoke, CRNP; William S. Hoff, MD, FACS; Gail A. Wainwright, MSN, RN; Christy D. Stehly, BS; Lori J. Toedter, PhD July 28, 2011

Adding PAs and NPs significantly reduced ICU length of stay without increasing complications. These clinicians offer a clinically effective and resource-efficient alternative to residents on a trauma service.
 

PAs in the ED: Do physicians think they increase the malpractice risk?

, , June 24, 2011

Most emergency physicians agree that use of PAs in the ED may improve patient communication, decrease wait times, increase patient satisfaction, and thus decrease malpractice risk.
 

MICU care delivered by PAs versus residents: Do PAs measure up?

, Bruno DiGiovine, MD, MPH January 27, 2011

This study compares patient outcomes in a physician assistant-run medical intensive care unit with those in a resident-run medical intensive care unit. The results are consistent with previous studies.
 

Attitudes of US physician assistants toward persons with HIV/AIDS

, Kyrie Ritzdorf, MPA, PA-C; Richard D. Muma, PhD, MPH, PA-C December 23, 2010

The PAs surveyed for this study had supportive attitudes toward patients with HIV/AIDS, but further research is needed to learn whether this view extends to the profession as a whole.
 

Physician assistants working in the Department of Veterans Affairs

Denni J. Woodmansee, PA-C; Roderick S. Hooker, PhD, PA-C November 25, 2010

Projected demand for PA services in the Veterans Health Administration is expected to grow to 2,550 by 2018. Strategies are under way to improve the cadre of PAs in the VA.
 

Gender differences in the vocational satisfaction of physician assistants

October 13, 2010

The author's survey results suggest that male PAs are more satisfied with their jobs, while female PAs are more likely to recommend the PA profession to others.
 
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