TABLE 3.
Most important health condition to manage (hierarchy of health conditions) among healthcare professionals
| Responsesa | All (n = 406) | Physicians (n = 205) | NPs/PAs (n = 201) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart disease | 29 | 33 | 25 |
| Cancer | 20 | 17 | 24 |
| Diabetes | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| High blood pressure | 15 | 17 | 13 |
| Obesity | 12 | 11 | 12 |
| Arthritis | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| COPD | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Vision loss | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Alzheimer's disease/dementia | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Asthma | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Hearing | 1 | 1 | 1 |
aResponses summarized with percentages.
COPD indicates chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; NP, nurse practitioner; PA, physician assistant.