A pilot study of PAs in leadership: Exploring pathways, barriers, and support systems.

IF 0.8 4区医学 Q3 MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL

Jaapa-Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants Pub Date : 2025-06-01 Epub Date: 2025-05-27 DOI:10.1097/01.JAA.0000000000000109

Marcia Bouton, Robert McKenna, Yolanda Freeman-Hildreth, Theresa Johnson, Ryann Piotrowski, Laura Chenevert

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Abstract

Objectives: The objectives of this study were to determine pathways, barriers, and support systems experienced by physician associates (PAs) in leadership.

Methods: Focus group interviews were conducted with 20 PA leaders. Thematic evaluation revealed inductive themes. Moderate interrater agreement was achieved.

Results: Most participants were female, White, and non-Hispanic, with 13 to 23 years of experience as a PA. Participants obtained leadership positions via training, dedication to service, and networking. Participants were motivated to pursue leadership roles by issues related to compensation, time, and autonomy. Biased perception of PA roles and corporate and legal issues were the most common barriers to achieving leadership positions. Participants recommended that PAs interested in leadership self-promote and that they embrace both altruism and a growth mindset.

Conclusion: PA leaders achieved leadership positions via dedication, networking, and training. Corporate, legal, and perceptual barriers exist. Employers and PA organizations can support PA leaders with training, compensation, protected time, and autonomy. Celebration of the value of PA leadership is needed.

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领导中的pa的初步研究：探索途径、障碍和支持系统。

目的：本研究的目的是确定医师助理（PAs）在领导中经历的途径、障碍和支持系统。方法：对20名PA领导进行焦点小组访谈。主题评价揭示归纳主题。取得了适度的判读一致。结果：大多数参与者为女性，白人，非西班牙裔，具有13至23年的私人助理经验。参与者通过培训、奉献服务和网络获得领导职位。参与者被与报酬、时间和自主权相关的问题激励着去追求领导角色。对私人助理角色以及公司和法律问题的偏见是获得领导职位的最常见障碍。参与者建议，对领导力感兴趣的个人助理应该自我推销，并同时拥有利他主义和成长心态。结论：PA领导者通过奉献、网络和培训获得领导地位。公司、法律和认知障碍都存在。雇主和PA组织可以通过培训、补偿、保护时间和自主权来支持PA领导。有必要颂扬巴勒斯坦权力机构的领导价值。

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Jaapa-Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL-

CiteScore

1.20

自引率

9.10%

发文量

310

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