title: The UAP dilemma.
abstract: Although studies show adverse patient outcomes with increased use of unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs), improvement in their training and an appropriate staff mix may assure quality care.
authors.affiliation: University of Hawaii at Manoa, USA.
authors.forename: V J
authors.initials: VJ
authors.lastname: Kido
mesh_terms: D049673:History, 20th Century; D008004:Licensure; D009739:Nursing Services / Q000266:history / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D014481:United States