Skill-mix change and outcomes in primary care

Longitudinal analysis of general practices in England 2015-2019

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ID3612591
AuthorsIgor Francetic (0000-0002-2481-3749, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, corresponding author), Jon Gibson (0000-0003-4177-8049, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre), Sharon Spooner (0000-0001-6965-3673, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre), Kath Checkland (0000-0002-9961-5317, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre), Katherine Checkland, Madeline Sutton (0000-0002-6635-2127, The University of Melbourne)
Year2022
Volume308
Pages115224
Publication date2022-09-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueSocial Science & Medicine (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0277-9536 • E-ISSN: 1873-5347
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.socscimed.2022.115224
PMID35872540
OpenAlexW4286203015
LanguageEN
Citations received3
References cited42

Introduction of new roles to support GPs does not have straightforward effects on quality or patient satisfaction. Problems can arise from the complex adaptation required to adjust practice organisation and from the novelty of these roles to patients. These findings suggest caution over the implementation of policies encouraging more employment of different professionals in primary care

Family medicine · Longitudinal data · New england · Political science · Politics · Primary care · Sociology · Demography · Global Health Workforce Issues · Healthcare Policy and Management · Medicine · Primary Care and Health Outcomes · Psychology · Gerontology

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