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The CJRT is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal owned and published by the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT)

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The Canadian Journal of #Respiratory Therapy (#CJRT) is an #openaccess, peer reviewed, journal, owned by @CSRT_tweets, published by @scholasticahq, and indexed in PMC. Check out the latest articles at cjrt.ca!
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New research published! The scholarly and practice profile of respiratory therapists in Canada: A cross-sectional survey @MarcoZaccagnin2, @aliki_thomas #respiratorytherapy cjrt.ca/article/122345-the-s…

The scholarly and practice profile of respiratory therapists in Canada: A cross-sectional survey |...

By Marco Zaccagnini, André Bussières & 3 more. This survey provides a portrait of the RT profession's practice/scholarly profile in Canada. While showing potential for growth, concerns persist...

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Check out this accompanying Commentary from the CJRT Editor-in-Chief: cjrt.ca/article/122734-enhan…

Enhancing scholarly practice in respiratory therapy: A call for professional evolution | Published...

By Elizabeth Rohrs. It is imperative that all interested parties—educational institutions, professional associations, regulatory bodies, healthcare organizations—work together to create the conditi...

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People with COPD living at high altitudes burn 61% fewer calories per hour, 139% fewer steps per day, and 9.64% fewer MET*Hours compared to healthy people. Altitude hypoxia significantly reduces physical activity levels in COPD patients &healthy subjects. #COPD @wildervillamil
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A cross-sectional survey on the effects of ambient temperature and humidity on health outcomes in individuals with chronic respiratory disease Available at: loom.ly/0y3tfV0

A cross-sectional survey on the effects of ambient temperature and humidity on health outcomes in...

By Samantha Mekhuri, Shirley Quach & 3 more. The primary objective of this study was to determine what proportion of individuals with COPD were affected by extremes of weather (hot/humid, cold/dry)...

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Exploring knowledge gaps and research needs in respiratory therapy: A qualitative description study Available at: cjrt.ca/article/91184-explor…

Exploring knowledge gaps and research needs in respiratory therapy: A qualitative description study...

By Marco Zaccagnini, Andrew West & 3 more. The findings establish understanding of current gaps and specific needs of RTs requiring further investigation. Participants strongly emphasized significa...

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Making respiratory care safe for neonatal and paediatric intensive care unit staff: Mitigation strategies and use of filters Available at: loom.ly/FBCj4II

Making respiratory care safe for neonatal and paediatric intensive care unit staff: Mitigation...

By Bradley G Carter, Edward Harcourt & 4 more. We report the novel approach taken to identify and mitigate the risks of transmission of respiratory and other viruses to protect HCWs, visitors and...

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Positive airway pressure therapy adherence and outcomes in obstructive sleep apnea: An exploratory longitudinal retrospective randomized chart review Available at: loom.ly/CAa8bh0

Positive airway pressure therapy adherence and outcomes in obstructive sleep apnea: An exploratory...

By Daniel Stevens, Michaela Title & 2 more. The present study sought to determine the clinical value used to determine positive airway pressure therapy adherence on longitudinal outcomes in patients...

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Point-of-care lung ultrasound in detecting pneumonia: A systematic review Available at: cjrt.ca/article/92182-point-…

Point-of-care lung ultrasound in detecting pneumonia: A systematic review | Published in Canadian...

By Iqra Abid, Nadia Qureshi & 3 more. This review aims to investigate the benefits of point-of-care lung ultrasound in the early diagnosis of pneumonia compared to traditional chest x-rays.

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Proceedings from the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists Annual Conference May 3-5, 2024 Available at: loom.ly/Tmv4L4Q

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

By Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists. Conference Abstracts

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The effects of adding a six-month Pilates exercise program to three months of traditional community-based pulmonary rehabilitation in individuals with COPD: a prospective cohort study Available at: loom.ly/5-uXiUw

The effects of adding a six-month Pilates exercise program to three months of traditional communi...

By Marisela Barbosa, Cristina A. de Melo & 1 more. Our study shows the benefits of adding a Pilates exercise to traditional community-based pulmonary rehabilitation in improving strength of respira...

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Assessing the impact of long-term inhaled corticosteroid therapy on patients with COVID-19 and coexisting chronic lung disease: A multicenter retrospective cohort study Available at: loom.ly/7Ox8QWc

Assessing the impact of long-term inhaled corticosteroid therapy on patients with COVID-19 and...

By Adela Pina Belmonte, Manuel Madrazo & 23 more. Exploring whether chronic treatment with inhaled corticosteroids had an influence on the prognosis of COVID-19 hospitalized patients with chronic...

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Volatile gas scavenging in the paediatric intensive care unit: Occupational health and safety assessment @KatherineReise Available at: loom.ly/88BeVAY

Volatile gas scavenging in the paediatric intensive care unit: Occupational health and safety...

By Katherine Reise, Jason Macartney & 6 more. Bench experiment to test the environmental safety of using miniature vaporizing devices in the alternative inspiratory limb (ventilator) placement with...

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Making respiratory care safe for neonatal and paediatric intensive care unit staff: mitigation strategies and use of filters @DavidTingay Available at: loom.ly/FBCj4II

Making respiratory care safe for neonatal and paediatric intensive care unit staff: Mitigation...

By Bradley G Carter, Edward Harcourt & 4 more. We report the novel approach taken to identify and mitigate the risks of transmission of respiratory and other viruses to protect HCWs, visitors and...

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Positive airway pressure therapy adherence and outcomes in obstructive sleep apnea: An exploratory longitudinal retrospective randomized chart review @kfspurr, @DrDanielSteven1, @michaelatitle Available at: loom.ly/CAa8bh0

Positive airway pressure therapy adherence and outcomes in obstructive sleep apnea: An exploratory...

By Daniel Stevens, Michaela Title & 2 more. The present study sought to determine the clinical value used to determine positive airway pressure therapy adherence on longitudinal outcomes in patients...

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Canadian Journal of Respiratory Therapy retweeted
Marco Zaccagnini@MarcoZaccagnin25 Jan 2024
📚 Excited to share our latest article about the respiratory therapy profession! 🫁🔍#respiratorytherapists play a crucial role in patient care, but face challenges as they navigate through a lack of tailored research.
Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists@CSRT_tweets5 Jan 2024
New research at cjrt.ca! Exploring knowledge gaps and research needs in respiratory therapy: a qualitative description study @MikaRRT, @MarcoZaccagnin2, @shirley_RRT
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Exploring knowledge gaps and research needs in respiratory therapy: a qualitative description study Available at: loom.ly/xkJxQ8A

Exploring knowledge gaps and research needs in respiratory therapy: A qualitative description study...

By Marco Zaccagnini, Andrew West & 3 more. The findings establish understanding of current gaps and specific needs of RTs requiring further investigation. Participants strongly emphasized significa...

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A cross-sectional survey on the effects of ambient temperature and humidity on health outcomes in individuals with chronic respiratory disease Available at: loom.ly/0y3tfV0

A cross-sectional survey on the effects of ambient temperature and humidity on health outcomes in...

By Samantha Mekhuri, Shirley Quach & 3 more. The primary objective of this study was to determine what proportion of individuals with COPD were affected by extremes of weather (hot/humid, cold/dry)...

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New research published! Impact of telephone follow-up on #COPD outcomes in pulmonary rehabilitation patients: A randomized clinical trial loom.ly/8nRmTw8

Impact of telephone follow-up on COPD outcomes in pulmonary rehabilitation patients: A randomized...

By Stefanie Tonguino Rosero, Juan Carlos Ávila Valencia & 1 more. Education is an integral part of Pulmonary Rehabilitation and telephone follow-up is an alternative to reinforce it. This study...

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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 @annieselzler, @LeannaTri, @brooksdi, @ProfLouiseR loom.ly/mMpOyoE
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Effect of noninvasive respiratory support on interstitial lung disease with acute respiratory failure: A systematic review and meta-analysis loom.ly/J3Y4_-s

Effect of noninvasive respiratory support on interstitial lung disease with acute respiratory...

By Natthawan Sanguanwong, Nattawat Jantarangsi & 3 more. This review synthesizes current studies comparing the effectiveness of noninvasive respiratory supports (NIPPV and/or HFNC) and conventional...

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