Table 3.
Descriptive characteristics of primary care practices
| All Practices (n= 1,002) | |
|---|---|
| Practice Type, n (%) | |
| Community Health Center (1) | 210 (21.0) |
| Hospital Based Clinic (2) | 92 (9.2) |
| Physician-Owned Practices (3) | 470 (46.9) |
| All Other (0) | 230 (23.0) |
| Number of NPs in Practice, n (%) | |
| ≥7 NPs | 66 (6.6) |
| 2–6 NPs | 533 (53.2) |
| 1 NP | 403 (40.2) |
| State Scope of Practice, n (%) | |
| Full | 245 (24.5) |
| Reduced/Restricted | 757 (75.6) |
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| Work Environment Score, m (SD) | 3.2 (0.51) |
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| Structural Capabilities Score, m (SD) | 0.57 (0.22) |
Abbreviations: m = mean, SD = standard deviation, n = number, NP = nurse practitioner. Notes: The work environment score range is between 1.41 and 4. The structural capabilities score range is between 0 and 1.