The scholarly and practice profile of respiratory therapists in Canada: A cross-sectional survey by Marco Zaccagnini, André Bussières, Peter Nugus, Andrew West, Aliki Thomas

“…# Introduction Respiratory therapists (RTs) are expected to provide high-quality care for patients with chronic and acute cardiopulmonary conditions across the lifespan by staying abreast of emerging scientific evidence and effectively integrating it into clinical practice. …”
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A Survey of Suctioning Practices among Physical Therapists, Respiratory Therapists and Nurses by Dina Brooks, Sherra Solway, Ian Graham, Laurie Downes, Margaret Carter

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Proceedings from the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists Annual Conference May 3-5, 2024 by Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists

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Exploring the adoption of diaphragm and lung ultrasound (DLUS) by physiotherapists, physical therapists, and respiratory therapists: an updated scoping review by Simon Hayward, Camella Cardinael, Chloe Tait, Michael Reid, Andrew McCarthy

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Evaluation of a Novel Method of Teaching Endobronchial Ultrasound: Physician- Versus Respiratory Therapist-Proctored Simulation Training by David Ryan Stather, Alex Chee, Paul MacEachern, Elaine Dumoulin, Christopher A Hergott, Jacob Gelberg, Sandra D Scott, Sylvia De Guzman, Alain Tremblay

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Association of burnout and working environment conditions in respiratory care professionals in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study by Saad Al-Anazi, Saad Al-Anazi, Syed Shahid Habib, Thamir Al-khlaiwi, Abdulaziz Alhomaidi Alodhayani, Abdulmueen Alotaibi, Abdulmueen Alotaibi, Saja Aldulejan, Sufana Al Safadi, Fahad Saad Alshammari, Aqeelah Marar, Afaf Alrashdi, Alhanouf G. Almutairi, Mohammed Alshahrani

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Corrigendum: Association of burnout and working environment conditions in respiratory care professionals in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study by Saad Al-Anazi, Saad Al-Anazi, Syed Shahid Habib, Thamir Al-khlaiwi, Abdulaziz Alhomaidi Alodhayani, Abdulmueen Alotaibi, Abdulmueen Alotaibi, Saja Aldulejan, Sufana Al Safadi, Fahad Saad Alshammari, Aqeelah Marar, Afaf Alrashdi, Alhanouf G. Almutairi, Mohammed Alshahrani

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RT education and COVID-19 pneumonia discharge quality by Ramandeep Kaur, Anne Geistkemper, Riten Mitra, Ellen A. Becker

“…# Background There is a lack of data assessing the influence of respiratory therapist (RT) education on clinical outcomes. …”
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A randomized controlled trial to study the efficacy of 1% vs. 2% lignocaine in topical airway anesthesia in routine bronchoscopy procedures by Danny Prasad, Prince James, Richa Gupta

“…The study’s primary outcome was the assessment of cough objectively by the consultant proceduralist, respiratory nurse, and assisting respiratory therapist. The subjective cough evaluation was taken from the patient using the cough visual analog score (VAS). …”
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Clinical Practice Guideline for Suctioning the Airway of the Intubated and Non-Intubated Patient by Dina Brooks, Cathy M Anderson, Margaret A Carter, Laurie A Downes, Sean P Keenan, Carol J Kelsey, Janet B Lacy

“…OBJECTIVE: To provide physicians, physiotherapists, nurses and respiratory therapists with guidelines for the application of airway suctioning.…”
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Reflections on leadership and professional growth in respiratory therapy by Michael B. Andrews

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Enhancing scholarly practice in respiratory therapy: A call for professional evolution by Elizabeth Rohrs

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Earning a Journal Impact Factor: Progress, recognition, and growth for the CJRT by Marco Zaccagnini, Carly Brockington, Elizabeth Rohrs

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Highlighting the year’s most transformative research as voted by the editorial board: Exploring knowledge gaps and research needs in respiratory therapy by Elizabeth Rohrs

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The role of human resources in anesthesia and intensive care units. by D. Galante

“…Anesthesia and ICU teams consist of a variety of healthcare professionals, including anesthesiologists, critical care specialists, nurses, respiratory therapists, and support staff. The complexity of care delivered in these environments requires that each team member works in harmony, with roles clearly defined and communication channels open. …”
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Exploring knowledge gaps and research needs in respiratory therapy: A qualitative description study by Marco Zaccagnini, Andrew West, Esther Khor, Shirley Quach, Mika L. Nonoyama

“…# Background Respiratory therapists (RTs) are expected to stay updated on technology, treatments, research, and best practices to provide high-quality patient care. …”
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Healthcare Workers (HCWs)’ Perceptions and Current Practice of Managing Cognitively Impaired Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) by Rayan A. Siraj

“…Physical and respiratory therapists were more likely to identify cognitive impairment compared to nurses. …”
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Skin-to-skin therapy on high-frequency jet ventilation: A trauma-informed best practice by Dallyce Varty, Kuljit Minhas, Sarah Gillis, Sarah Rourke

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Survival analysis of COVID-19 versus non-COVID-19 patients requiring intensive care for acute respiratory distress syndrome: An observational retrospective study by Paulo Navas Boada, Kevin Chamorro, Santiago Ballaz

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Exploring factors affecting the timely transition of ventilator assisted individuals in Ontario from acute to long-term care: Perspectives of healthcare professionals by Anne-Marie Selzler, Leanna Lee, Dina Brooks, Raj Kohli, Louise Rose, Roger Goldstein

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