Getting to know you: implementing an interprofessional education program for medical and respiratory therapy students in mechanical ventilation - challenges and lessons learned.
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2021 at "Journal of interprofessional care"
DOI: 10.1080/13561820.2021.1982883
Abstract: The physician and respiratory therapist function as an interprofessional team caring for patients on mechanical ventilation. There is a paucity of research devoted to interprofessional education (IPE) of students from different professions in mechanical ventilation… read more here.
Keywords: interprofessional education; respiratory therapy; mechanical ventilation; ventilation ... See more keywords
Virtual respiratory therapy delivered through a smartphone app: a mixed-methods randomised usability study
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2022 at "BMJ Open Respiratory Research"
DOI: 10.1136/bmjresp-2022-001221
Abstract: Introduction A new smartphone app (QUT Inspire) has been developed to detect inspiratory sound and deliver virtual incentive spirometry (ISy), a respiratory therapy technique used in postoperative recuperation, management of some chronic conditions and with… read more here.
Keywords: smartphone app; respiratory therapy; app; usability ... See more keywords
Acceptability of capnography-assisted respiratory therapy: a new mind–body intervention for COPD
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2021 at "ERJ Open Research"
DOI: 10.1183/23120541.00256-2021
Abstract: Dyspnoea self-management is often suboptimal for patients with COPD. Many patients with COPD experience chronic dyspnoea as distressing and disabling, especially during physical activities. Breathing therapy is a behavioural intervention that targets reducing the distress… read more here.
Keywords: assisted respiratory; capnography assisted; therapy; respiratory therapy ... See more keywords
Prevalence of Nomophobia and Its Impact on Academic Performance Among Respiratory Therapy Students in Saudi Arabia
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2023 at "Psychology Research and Behavior Management"
DOI: 10.2147/prbm.s404898
Abstract: Background Nomophobia has been highly prevalent among health discipline students. However, there is no available data on the prevalence of nomophobia among respiratory therapy (RT) students in Saudi Arabia. Methods A cross-sectional survey using the… read more here.
Keywords: respiratory therapy; prevalence; therapy students; among respiratory ... See more keywords
Burnout and Resilience among Respiratory Therapy (RT) Students during Clinical Training in Saudi Arabia: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2022 at "International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health"
DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192013047
Abstract: Background: The epidemic of burnout has been widely documented among health discipline students. However, there is limited information available on the prevalence of burnout and its association with resilience among clinical-level respiratory therapy (RT) students.… read more here.
Keywords: resilience; respiratory therapy; therapy students; clinical training ... See more keywords
Evaluation of the Clinical Learning Environment in Respiratory Therapy Education: Student Perceptions
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2018 at "Respiratory Care"
DOI: 10.4187/respcare.05055
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Clinical facilities are essential components not only of health care delivery systems, but also of health care education programs. The clinical learning environment (CLE) is important in training the future health care workforce. Because… read more here.
Keywords: respiratory therapy; learning environment; clinical facilities; clinical learning ... See more keywords
Evaluation of an Interprofessional Tobacco Cessation Train-the-Trainer Program for Respiratory Therapy Faculty
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2020 at "Respiratory Care"
DOI: 10.4187/respcare.07791
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Although tobacco use is the leading cause of numerous preventable diseases, including respiratory illnesses, respiratory therapy students historically have received inadequate education for treating tobacco use and dependence. To address this gap, a respiratory-specific… read more here.
Keywords: respiratory; faculty; respiratory therapy; tobacco cessation ... See more keywords
A Cross-Sectional Survey of Practice Patterns and Selected Demographics of Respiratory Therapists in India
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2020 at "Respiratory Care"
DOI: 10.4187/respcare.07823
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Respiratory therapy was introduced to India in 1995. Respiratory therapists (RTs) work alongside doctors in hospitals. Of the 993 universities in India, a few have bachelor's or master's programs in respiratory therapy, but no… read more here.
Keywords: respiratory therapy; cross sectional; survey; respiratory therapists ... See more keywords
Optimizing Respiratory Therapy Resources by De-Implementing Low-Value Care
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2023 at "Respiratory Care"
DOI: 10.4187/respcare.10712
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Our institution was experiencing a respiratory therapy staffing crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic, in part due to excessive workload. We identified an opportunity to reduce burden by limiting use of 3% hypertonic saline and/or… read more here.
Keywords: respiratory therapy; hts nac; low value; care ... See more keywords