Tamara Tobias A.R.N.P., W.H.N.P.-B.C. , Nicole Callahan M.S.N., F.N.P.-C. , Laura Augustine D.N.P., F.N.P.-C. , Barbara Tanaka M.S.N., W.H.N.P.-B.C.
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Abstract
Objective
To evaluate the current utilization of advanced practice providers (APPs) within the field of reproductive endocrinology and infertility.
Design
Cross-sectional.
Setting
Web-based.
Patients
A total of 201 APPs surveyed through the American Society of Reproductive Medicine APP Professional Group.
Exposure
Anonymized online survey.
Main Outcome Measures
Demographics, scope of practice and responsibilities, and training and onboarding.
Results
Respondents were primarily Family Nurse Practitioners (26.4%), Women’s Health Nurse Practitioners (33.3%), or Physician Associates (29.8%). Two-thirds (67.4%) reported that their scope of practice is limited by their employer or practice, 43.5% by state restrictions, and 25.2% by insurance. Survey respondents reported that 44.4% of their time at work is dedicated to performing procedures and scans and 30.6% to conducting consults and follow-ups. The most commonly reported duties were physical examinations (88.6%), intrauterine inseminations (86.6%), saline sonohysterograms (79.6%), endometrial biopsies (76.6%), ultrasounds (74.6%), and problem visits such as for pain, cysts, and bleeding (73.1%). Most survey respondents (61.7%) reported having autonomy in deciding protocols and treatment options for patients in their practice. Respondents described their onboarding training as including observation/on-the-job training (94.0%), independent reading of texts and journals (66.7%), American Society of Reproductive Medicine online courses (45.3%), formal orientation (34.8%), and practice-organized training programs (29.4%).
Conclusions
Advanced practice providers are highly trained members of the care team, but continue to be underused within the field of reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Improvements in educational resources and/or use of a formalized program to train APPs to their full scope of practice may help increase clinic efficiency and improve patient access to care.
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