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

ABSTRACT:

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. This integration of evidence is encompassed within the competency of scholarly practice. However, there is currently a limited understanding of RTs' scholarly practice. Furthermore, despite RTs' widespread presence in the Canadian healthcare system, comprehensive studies describing the profiles of RTs are lacking. This study aimed to describe the demographic characteristics, scholarly and practice profiles of the respiratory therapy profession in Canada.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was distributed via

SUBMITTER: Zaccagnini M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11393024 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature