Analyzing the training of PAs in ophthalmology.

IF 0.8 4区医学 Q3 MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL Jaapa-Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants Pub Date : 2024-04-01 Epub Date: 2024-03-26 DOI:10.1097/01.JAA.0001007352.76363.d2

L Carlos Gutierrez, Candace Ayars

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Abstract

Objective: This study sought to determine the role of physician associates/assistants (PAs) in ophthalmology, the balance between barriers and facilitators in training, and optimal training for PAs in ophthalmology.

Methods: In this explanatory qualitative case study, 17 of the 94 PAs in ophthalmology in the United States participated in qualitative, semistructured interviews. Qualitative interviews were conducted using a validated interview guide. Interpretational data analysis methods helped in the development of various themes.

Results: Themes suggest that PAs play a unique role in assisting ophthalmologists in surgery, performing procedures autonomously, and evaluating and treating patients autonomously. PAs in ophthalmology reported current training programs as unfavorable, reported satisfaction in their careers, and identified formal postgraduate training programs as optimal training for PAs.

Conclusions: Findings of this study suggest that formal postgraduate training programs can help PAs gain the necessary skills to successfully fulfill their roles in ophthalmology.

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分析眼科助理医师的培训。

目的：本研究旨在确定眼科助理医师（PA）的作用、培训中的障碍和促进因素之间的平衡，以及眼科助理医师的最佳培训：在这项解释性定性案例研究中，美国 94 名眼科助理医师中的 17 人参加了定性半结构式访谈。定性访谈采用了经过验证的访谈指南。解释性数据分析方法有助于形成各种主题：主题表明，专业助理在协助眼科医生进行手术、自主实施手术以及自主评估和治疗患者方面发挥着独特的作用。眼科专业助理医师认为目前的培训项目不理想，对自己的职业感到满意，并认为正规的研究生培训项目是专业助理医师的最佳培训项目：本研究的结果表明，正规的研究生培训项目可以帮助助理医师获得必要的技能，以成功履行其在眼科领域的职责。

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期刊介绍： JAAPA is the peer-reviewed clinical journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA). Published for more than 25 years, its mission is to support the ongoing education and advancement of physician assistants (PAs) by publishing current information and research on clinical, health policy, and professional issues. Published monthly, JAAPA''s award-winning editorial includes: -Clinical review articles (with AAPA-approved Category I CME in each issue)- Case reports- Clinical departments- Original health services research- Articles on issues of professional interest to PAs

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