Soroka M
State University of New York, State College of Optometry, New York 10010.
J Am Optom Assoc. 1975 Sep;46(9):885-93.
Issues that surround the use of paraprofessionals in optometry are examined. The experiences and findings from paraprofessional programs in other health disciplines are reviewed as they relate to optometry. Paraprofessional utilization is a significant yet neglected alternative that has the potential of relieving the increasing manpower shortage in optometry. This concept is reviewed in terms of its effects on productivity and quality of care. The viability of this concept has been found to be dependent upon the subjective acceptance of paraprofessionals by the health professional as well as the consumer. Patient attitudes and acceptance are largely determined by the professional's acceptance. Values and beliefs held by the optometrist or some other discipline may manifest themselves as significant barriers to increased utilization of paraoptometric personnel. The socialization process must begin during the years of professional education and early years of clinical experience.
本文探讨了验光领域中辅助专业人员使用方面的相关问题。回顾了其他健康学科中辅助专业人员项目的经验和发现，并将其与验光领域相关联。辅助专业人员的利用是一个重要但被忽视的选择，它有可能缓解验光领域日益严重的人力短缺问题。本文从其对生产力和护理质量的影响方面对这一概念进行了综述。已发现这一概念的可行性取决于健康专业人员以及消费者对辅助专业人员的主观接受程度。患者的态度和接受程度很大程度上由专业人员的接受程度决定。验光师或其他学科所持有的价值观和信念可能表现为增加辅助验光人员使用的重大障碍。社会化过程必须在专业教育阶段和临床经验早期就开始。
