Attitudes,Training and Preparation of PAs and NPs in Primary Care regarding CBT |
1. Informed Consent: Assessment of Midlevel Providers and CBT
The purpose of this research is to survey Physician Assistants (PAs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in order to assess the need and interest for training in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as an adjuvant therapy when treating patients/clients with anxiety and depression in a primary care setting. The participants are all mid-level providers, in practice for at least five years, and are licensed and/or certified as required by their professional boards or certifying commissions. No potential discomfort or risk is appreciated or anticipated. This survey will be conducted using Survey Monkey and will take less than 10 minutes. Thank you for your participation.
The survey link is as follows: http:/www.surveymonkey.com/s/K2QY6WQ
Your participation in this research is strictly voluntary. You may refuse to participate at all, or choose to stop your participation at any point in the research, without fear of penalty or negative consequences of any kind.
The information about the results of the survey can be obtained from the investigator at address below.*
George F. Hillegas, South College, PA Program
3904 Lonas Drive, Knoxville, TN 37909
E-mail ghillegas@southcollegetn.edu
*Participation in this research will benefit the PA and the NP profession respectively in that it will add to the sparse amount of literature on PA and NP utilization and may facilitate a change in training of these providers. As with most research it will take time for any benefits to be accrued immediately. However, the results of the research may contribute to advancing PA and NP education in the future.
The survey link is as follows: http:/www.surveymonkey.com/s/K2QY6WQ
Your participation in this research is strictly voluntary. You may refuse to participate at all, or choose to stop your participation at any point in the research, without fear of penalty or negative consequences of any kind.
The information about the results of the survey can be obtained from the investigator at address below.*
George F. Hillegas, South College, PA Program
3904 Lonas Drive, Knoxville, TN 37909
E-mail ghillegas@southcollegetn.edu
*Participation in this research will benefit the PA and the NP profession respectively in that it will add to the sparse amount of literature on PA and NP utilization and may facilitate a change in training of these providers. As with most research it will take time for any benefits to be accrued immediately. However, the results of the research may contribute to advancing PA and NP education in the future.