Age, mean years (sd) | 47.6 (9.5) | 46.7 (10.2) |
Female (%) | 98.7 | 88.9 |
Appointed, mean hours/week (sd) | 24.8 (6.0) | 33.1 (4.1) |
Days/week, median (IQR) | 3 (3.4) | 4 (4,4) |
Role (%) |
SN | 85.3 | 33.3 |
NP | 0 | 55.6 |
Other (e.g.combination with research or infusion) | 14.7 | 11.1 |
Tasks (% always/often) |
Information and education about disease | 89.3 | 100 |
Information and education about treatment | 90.7 | 88.9 |
Metrology | 78.7 | 100 |
Joint examinations 57.3 | 100 |
Make diagnosis new patients | 1.3 | 22.2 |
Manage patients with RMDs | 54.6 | 88.9 |
Administrate medication | 45.4 | 22.2 |
Give intra-articular injections | 1.3 | 22.2 |
Independent prescribing | 2.7 | 77.8 |
Screen for comorbidities | 29.3 | 44.4 |
Manage patients on biologic therapy | 54.7 | 100 |
Provide psychosocial support | 82.7 | 77.8 |
Refer to other health professionals | 58.7 | 77.8 |
Monitor patients on DMARD | 70.7 | 88.9 |
Self-management support | 77.3 | 33.3 |
Time for consultations, median (IQR) minutes |
New patient (diagnosing) | 27.5 (0,30) | 42.5 (32.5, 45) |
Newly diagnosed patients | 45 (30,60) | 30 (17.5, 60) |
Follow-up patients | 30 (20,30) | 17.5 (15, 20) |