Canadian Journal of Respiratory Therapy

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!

@MarcoZaccagnin2 @aliki_thomas Check out this accompanying Commentary from the CJRT Editor-in-Chief: cjrt.ca/article/122734…

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

📚 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.

Exploring knowledge gaps and research needs in respiratory therapy: a qualitative description study Available at: loom.ly/xkJxQ8A

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

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

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

Effect of noninvasive respiratory support on interstitial lung disease with acute respiratory failure: A systematic review and meta-analysis loom.ly/J3Y4_-s