Advanced practice providers in the medical genetics workforce: A nationwide survey.

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      Publisher: Elsevier Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 9815831 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1530-0366 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 10983600 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Genet Med Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Publication: 2022- : [New York] : Elsevier
      Original Publication: Baltimore, MD : Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, c1998-
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    • Abstract:
      Purpose: This study characterizes the current landscape of genetics advanced practice providers (APPs) in the United States.
      Methods: A 35-question survey was emailed to the Genetics APP Listserv in the fall of 2023. Questions represented 5 domains: demographics, practice, onboarding, compensation, and perceptions.
      Results: A total of 105 genetics APPs (93%) completed the survey. Genetics APPs evaluate various patient types and populations in multiple settings, working an average of 41.3 hours and seeing 15 patients weekly. Nearly all see new (96%) and follow-up (98%) patients and utilize telemedicine (93%). Half (51%) have only worked in the genetics specialty during their career. Overall, APPs are generally satisfied with their career as a genetics APP (98%) and work-life balance (86%), and most (86%) feel that they function at the top of their scope.
      Conclusion: Study findings elucidate the current state of genetics APPs. Results define the characteristics and role of an APP in the genetics specialty and will guide employers and genetics organizations to utilize APPs at the top of their scope and recruit new APPs to this exciting field. A collaborative effort is needed to increase the overall genetics workforce, decrease patient wait times, and increase access to genetics care.
      Competing Interests: Conflict of Interest The authors declare no conflicts of interest.
      (Copyright © 2024 American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
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      Keywords: Advanced practice provider; Genetics workforce; Genomics workforce; Nurse practitioner; Physician assistant/associate
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20240913 Date Completed: 20241207 Latest Revision: 20241207
    • Publication Date:
      20241209
    • Accession Number:
      10.1016/j.gim.2024.101254
    • Accession Number:
      39268716