Respiratory care
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Research is often presented at scientific conferences in abstract form. Unfortunately, a large percentage of abstracts are never published as a full manuscript, but having a strong department process for research can increase the number of abstracts published as manuscripts. Publishing as a full manuscript is critical to the advancement of science due to the rigor of the peer review process. This manuscript covers common reasons abstracts are not published as manuscripts, tips to overcome mistakes, how to respond to reviewer comments, and specific tips to avoid flaws in each manuscript section.
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Getting Started in Research: The Role of Mentorship, Forming the Team, and Developing a Process.
Research is critical to providing scientifically sound treatments in respiratory care. Getting started in research requires mentorship to develop the skills required for success. ⋯ Supporting data demonstrate that having a formal process for research can improve the quality of research produced by departments. This article will review how to get started in research, including the importance of mentorship, roles that can be filled by team members, and how to develop a process for research.
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Respiratory therapists (RTs) are in a unique position to positively impact patient outcomes through respiratory care research. Research plays a key role in evidence-based medicine; however, few RTs perform and publish research. Identification of barriers experienced by RTs may help increase RT-driven research. Thus, we aimed to identify barriers and research interests for RTs. ⋯ Lack of time, resources, and opportunities were identified as the primary barriers to RT research, and many RTs have not received formal research training. Resources such as formal mentorship, funding, and protected time may help increase RT participation in research.
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Recent technological advances in respiratory support and monitoring have dramatically enhanced the utility of long-term noninvasive ventilation (NIV). Improved quality of life and prolonged survival have been demonstrated for several common chronic neuromuscular diseases. Many adults with progressive neuromuscular respiratory disease can now comfortably maintain normal ventilation at home to near total respiratory muscle paralysis without needing a tracheostomy. ⋯ Building on that knowledge base, we present a step-by-step guide to initiation, refinement, and maintenance of home NIV tailored to patient-centered goals of therapy. The quantitative approach recommended incorporates routine monitoring of home ventilation using technologies that have only recently become widely available including cloud-based device telemonitoring and noninvasive measurements of blood gases. Strategies for troubleshooting and problem solving are included.