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Optimizing Respiratory Therapy Resources by De-Implementing Low-Value Care. [PDF]

Respir Care, 2023
BACKGROUND: Our institution was experiencing a respiratory therapy staffing crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic, in part due to excessive workload.
Fleming K, George JL, Bazelak SJ, Roeske JA, Biggs AD, Landry CM, Lipchik RJ, Truwit JD.   +7 more
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Exploring the professionalization of respiratory therapy in Canada. [PDF]

Can J Respir Ther, 2021
Introduction A recurrent challenge facing respiratory therapists (RTs) is their legitimacy as professionals. RTs are often referred to as technologists, vocationalists, or technicians and must often justify their status as full professionals rather than “
Zaccagnini M, Bussières A, Nugus P, West A, Thomas A.   +4 more
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Insomnia symptoms and their association with academic performance among respiratory therapy students in Saudi Arabia and the United States [PDF]

Scientific Reports
Despite the growing recognition of insomnia among students, research specifically targeting respiratory therapy (RT) students remains limited. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the prevalence of insomnia symptoms and their association with academic ...
Ahmed H. Alasimi, Kyle J. Brandenberger, Ralph D. Zimmerman, Shi H. Shan   +3 more
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Exploring knowledge gaps and research needs in respiratory therapy: a qualitative description study. [PDF]

Can J Respir Ther
Background Respiratory therapists (RTs) are expected to stay updated on technology, treatments, research, and best practices to provide high-quality patient care.
Zaccagnini M, West A, Khor E, Quach S, Nonoyama ML.   +4 more
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Characteristics and distribution of respiratory therapy practitioners in Saudi Arabia: national cross-sectional results. [PDF]

Hum Resour Health
Respiratory therapy services commenced in Saudi Arabia (SA) in the mid-1970s. Since then, respiratory therapists have become integral members of the healthcare team.
Al-Otaibi HM.
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The impact of imposter syndrome on self-esteem and intention to quit among respiratory therapy (RT) students in Saudi Arabia. [PDF]

SAGE Open Med
Introduction: Imposter syndrome is common among health disciplinary students, leading to serious consequences. However, the impact of imposter syndrome on self-esteem and quitting intention among respiratory therapy students has not been well researched.
Siraj RA, Aldhahir AM, Alzahrani YR, Alqarni AA, Alanazi TM, Alruwaili A, Algarni SS, Alghamdi AS, Alahmari MA, Baogbah AA, AlQahtani AS, Alasimi AH, Alsolami SS, Alqarni MA, Alahmadi FH, Alshammari GS.   +15 more
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Effects of Adjuvant Respiratory Therapy on Secretion Expectoration and Treatment Adherence in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer Receiving Concurrent Chemo-Radiotherapy [PDF]

Medicina
Background and Objectives: The common complaints of head and neck cancer patients receiving concurrent chemo-radiotherapy (CCRT) are dry mouth, dysphagia, trismus, hoarseness, sore throat, and oral mucosal damage, which result in retained secretions and ...
Hsiu-Ying Cho, Lan-Ti Chou, Chien-Yu Lin, Hsiu-Feng Hsiao, Chun Yu Lin, Horng-Chyuan Lin   +5 more
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The long-term effects of COVID-19 on pulmonary status and quality of life [PDF]

PeerJ, 2023
Background Few studies have looked at how SARS-CoV-2 affects pulmonary function, exercise capacity, and health-related quality of life over time. The purpose of this study was to evaluate these characteristics in post COVID-19 subjects 1 year after ...
Ayedh Alahmari, Gokul Krishna, Ann Mary Jose, Rowaida Qoutah, Aya Hejazi, Hadeel Abumossabeh, Fatima Atef, Alhanouf Almutiri, Mazen Homoud, Saleh Algarni, Mohammed AlAhmari, Saeed Alghamdi, Tareq Alotaibi, Khalid Alwadeai, Saad Alhammad, Mushabbab Alahmari   +15 more
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Interprofessional simulation to promote teamwork and communication between nursing and respiratory therapy students: A mixed-method research study.

Nurse Education Today, 2021
BACKGROUND Collaboration and teamwork are vitally important for safe patient care. Experiential learning through interprofessional simulation helps prepare students for the expansive requirements of today's complex healthcare environment.
Manal Kleib, Deirdre Jackman, Uirá Duarte-Wisnesky   +2 more
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Respiratory therapy for the treatment of anxiety: Meta-analytic review and regression.

Clinical Psychology Review, 2021
OBJECTIVE Respiratory abnormalities are a hallmark of anxiety symptomatology and may serve as clinically useful modifiers for alleviating anxiety symptoms.
T. Leyro, M. Versella, Min-Jeong Yang, Hannah R. Brinkman, Danielle L. Hoyt, P. Lehrer   +5 more
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