Are Advanced Providers Prepared to Care for the Agricultural Population?

Mary E Cramer; Kathy Wulf; Mary Wendl; Heidi J Keeler

doi:10.1016/j.nurpra.2018.09.018

Are Advanced Providers Prepared to Care for the Agricultural Population?

Mary E Cramer, Kathy Wulf, Mary Wendl, Heidi J Keeler

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Abstract

This article concerns a pilot project for continuing education regarding agricultural health. We surveyed nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) in a rural state regarding hazardous agricultural respiratory exposures and the diagnosis and treatment of related agricultural health conditions. Most respondents could not identify hazardous agricultural agents and exposure sources. Many could not correctly answer questions about the diagnosis and treatment of associated health conditions, and 71% were uncomfortable concerning agricultural-related health issues and care. We used findings to develop an evidence-based educational program to address deficits, and presented at state and national professional conferences.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	e41-e44
Journal	Journal for Nurse Practitioners
Volume	15
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2018.09.018
State	Published - Feb 2019

Keywords

agriculture
chronic disease
farmers
hazardous exposures
respiratory

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Advanced and Specialized Nursing

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title = "Are Advanced Providers Prepared to Care for the Agricultural Population?",

abstract = "This article concerns a pilot project for continuing education regarding agricultural health. We surveyed nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) in a rural state regarding hazardous agricultural respiratory exposures and the diagnosis and treatment of related agricultural health conditions. Most respondents could not identify hazardous agricultural agents and exposure sources. Many could not correctly answer questions about the diagnosis and treatment of associated health conditions, and 71% were uncomfortable concerning agricultural-related health issues and care. We used findings to develop an evidence-based educational program to address deficits, and presented at state and national professional conferences.",

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author = "Cramer, {Mary E} and Kathy Wulf and Mary Wendl and Keeler, {Heidi J}",

note = "Funding Information: This study was funded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH U54 OH010162) through the Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health. The project was also supported by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, 1U54GM115458-01. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the NIH. Funding Information: This study was funded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH U54 OH010162) through the Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health. The project was also supported by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, 1U54GM115458-01. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the NIH. ",

year = "2019",

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doi = "10.1016/j.nurpra.2018.09.018",

language = "English (US)",

volume = "15",

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journal = "Journal for Nurse Practitioners",

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