Establishing research priorities for the Respiratory Therapy profession in Canada: A modified Delphi study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Respiratory therapists (RTs) play an important role in delivering care across diverse clinical settings. However, the research questions guiding the profession remain underdeveloped and often shaped by external professions. To address this gap, we conducted a national Delphi study to identify research priorities directly informed by the RT profession in Canada.

Methods

We used a modified Delphi method, informed by a prior qualitative study, which aimed to identify and prioritize research needs across RT practice domains. We developed and distributed a list of 74 research items categorized into four domains to RTs across Canada through two rounds of online surveys. Consensus for items was defined as ≥70% agreement in Round 1 and ≥80% agreement in Round 2. Subgroup

SUBMITTER: Quach S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12447960 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature