Non-Physician Providers as Clinical Providers in Cystic Fibrosis: Survey of US Programs

摘要

Background and MethodsNon-Physician Providers (NPPs) including Nurse Practitioners (NP) and Physician Assistants (PA) are important members of CF care teams, but limited data exist about the extent NPPs are involved in CF care. A subcommittee was established by the CF Foundation to gather information about current involvement of NPPs. Surveys were sent to adult, pediatric and affiliate CF program directors (PDs) and NPPs working in US CF programs.