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{"title":"Assessing respiratory therapists' compliance with cystic fibrosis guidelines in Saudi Arabia: A descriptive quantitative study.","authors":"Jameel Hakeem, Faisal Turkestani, Mohammed Alqahtani, Ziyad Al Nufaiei, Raid Al Zhranei, Fahad Alhadian, Rana Altabee, Mazen Homoud, Ayedh Ahmari, Ralph Zimmerman, Robert Murray, Douglas Gardenhire","doi":"10.29390/001c.129988","DOIUrl":"10.29390/001c.129988","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a severe autosomal recessive disorder caused by mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene. This condition disrupts chloride channels and leads to the production of thick, sticky mucus, affecting the respiratory and gastrointestinal systems. CF's prevalence is particularly high in Saudi Arabia, where the incidence has increased from 1 in 2,000 to 1 in 1,000 births. Effective management of CF is essential for improving patient outcomes, yet there is a notable lack of understanding regarding respiratory therapists' (RTs) adherence to established CF management protocols.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This descriptive quantitative study aimed to assess RTs' adherence to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's guidelines. Using a convenience sampling technique, a self-report survey was distributed to 750 members of the Saudi Society for Respiratory Care (SSRC), resulting in 351 responses, of which 166 were fully completed and met the inclusion criteria. The survey focused on RTs' knowledge and management practices related to CF. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS version 25, with descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation, frequency, percentage, and mode) and non-parametric tests. The Kruskal-Wallis Test was employed to evaluate differences in adherence scores across demographic groups (e.g., education level, years of experience). Chi-square analysis was applied to examine relationships between categorical demographic variables (e.g., region of practice) and adherence to guidelines.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The analysis revealed significant gaps in RTs' adherence to CF guidelines, with only 42.8% accurately identifying the sweat chloride threshold for CF diagnosis and a limited 36.1% recognizing Pseudomonas aeruginosa as a common CF pathogen. Additionally, just 56.6% correctly identified the gold-standard airway clearance therapy. The Wilcoxon signed-ranks test further highlighted a statistically significant disparity (p = 0.00) between RTs' theoretical knowledge and practical application of CF management techniques, emphasizing the need for improved training.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The findings suggest a need for enhanced training and resources to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical management of CF. The lack of adherence to clinical guidelines could impact patient outcomes and survival rates.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Improving RTs' adherence to CF management guidelines through ongoing education and updated clinical standards is essential. Addressing these gaps could elevate the standard of care and contribute to better patient outcomes and survival rates in Saudi Arabia.</p>","PeriodicalId":39373,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Journal of Respiratory Therapy","volume":"61 ","pages":"20-32"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11901341/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143617546","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Reflections on leadership and professional growth in respiratory therapy.","authors":"Michael B Andrews","doi":"10.29390/001c.129001","DOIUrl":"10.29390/001c.129001","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":39373,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Journal of Respiratory Therapy","volume":"61 ","pages":"17-19"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11801520/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143366130","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Development of a guide for continuous positive airway pressure use - A good fit: Making continuous positive airway pressure work for you.","authors":"Adeel Meraj, Lauren Koep, Muhammad R Baig","doi":"10.29390/001c.127656","DOIUrl":"10.29390/001c.127656","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is highly prevalent in veterans with mental illnesses such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Untreated OSA reduces the effectiveness of the treatment of PTSD. Treatment of OSA has been shown to reduce daytime sleepiness and symptoms of PTSD and depression. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is the most effective treatment for OSA. A large number of veterans cannot tolerate CPAP therapy due to anxiety and PTSD symptoms. Positive airway pressure (PAP) NAP, a daytime sleep study for patients with anxiety about starting CPAP and exposure-based cognitive behavioural interventions are the mainstay for the management of CPAP intolerance. However, these options are not readily available to veterans in rural areas, who constitute about 40% of veterans registered in the South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>After getting local IRB exemption, we surveyed thirty (30) veterans in the outpatient clinic setting who could not tolerate CPAP therapy to evaluate the need for a tool to improve CPAP adherence. We reviewed the literature and conducted focused group meetings with local and national experts. We also convened consumer groups and stakeholder meetings, including primary care, sleep medicine, and mental health providers.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>After a comprehensive evaluation process, we compiled a concise self-help guide combining principles of cognitive behavioural therapy using a behavioural hierarchy approach towards CPAP desensitization. This guide can be used by veterans independently at their homes to improve CPAP use. A printer-friendly version is available for download on the South Central Mental Illness, Research, Education and Clinical Center (SC MIRECC) and the South Texas Veterans Healthcare System (STVHCS) website. The guide will be provided to veterans during the initial CPAP setup and available in clinic waiting rooms throughout the system.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our guide will serve as an effective self-help tool to improve CPAP adherence. It may result in the improvement of various medical and psychiatric conditions.</p>","PeriodicalId":39373,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Journal of Respiratory Therapy","volume":"61 ","pages":"7-16"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11760215/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143048379","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Is CT pulmonary angiography overutilized in the evaluation of patients with suspected pulmonary embolism? A retrospective study.","authors":"Rabbani Mahmoud Daoud, Ahmed Majeed Mohamed, Muath Salahuddin Almajthoob, Salim Fredericks, Israa ElSayed Daoud, Moath Mahmoud Daoud, Mahmood AlSaeed","doi":"10.29390/001c.127660","DOIUrl":"10.29390/001c.127660","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Despite the high mortality rate of acute untreated pulmonary embolism (PE) at 30%, diagnosing PE is challenging. While the prevalence of PE has decreased in recent years, the overuse of computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA) remains a concern. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) provides guidelines using the Wells score for PE assessment. The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) recommends a positive yield of 15.4% - 37% for CTPA tests. This study assesses the positive yield of CTPA for suspected PE patients and evaluates the potential reduction through Wells score/D-dimer assessment as recommended by NICE.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>All patients who underwent CTPA between September 1, 2019, and January 31, 2020, at Salmaniya Medical Complex were included. Data on patient demographics and pre-CTPA workup were collected from electronic patient records (EPR) and stored in MS Excel 2019 for analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 188 suspected PE patients (mean age 50 ±12.3 years; 62.8% female), 12.2% were diagnosed with PE. None had documented Wells scores. A low-risk Wells score (≤4) was assigned to 68.6% of patients, with only 26.1% undergoing D-dimer testing. PE was confirmed in 4 patients with low-risk Wells scores and elevated D-dimers. All 10 patients with low-risk Wells scores and negative D-dimers were PE-negative.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In total, 5.3% - 47.9% of the CTPAs conducted could have been avoided by following NICE guidelines. We propose integrating an algorithm-based checklist with validated tools like the Wells and Geneva scores into the ePMA system to guide appropriate CTPA referrals, promote evidence-based decision-making, reduce unnecessary imaging, and optimize patient care and resource use.</p>","PeriodicalId":39373,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Journal of Respiratory Therapy","volume":"61 ","pages":"127660"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11735043/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143013598","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Highlighting the year's most transformative research as voted by the editorial board: Exploring knowledge gaps and research needs in respiratory therapy.","authors":"Elizabeth Rohrs","doi":"10.29390/001c.126973","DOIUrl":"10.29390/001c.126973","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":39373,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Journal of Respiratory Therapy","volume":"60 ","pages":"176-178"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11634185/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142814366","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Earning a Journal Impact Factor: Progress, recognition, and growth for the CJRT.","authors":"Marco Zaccagnini, Carly Brockington, Elizabeth Rohrs","doi":"10.29390/001c.125457","DOIUrl":"10.29390/001c.125457","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":39373,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Journal of Respiratory Therapy","volume":"60 ","pages":"173-175"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11602234/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142740819","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"CPAP vs HFNC in treatment of patients with COVID-19 ARDS: A retrospective propensity-matched study.","authors":"Ivan Šitum, Lovro Hrvoić, Ante Erceg, Anja Mandarić, Dora Karmelić, Gloria Mamić, Nikolina Džaja, Anđela Babić, Slobodan Mihaljević, Mirabel Mažar, Daniel Lovrić","doi":"10.29390/001c.125145","DOIUrl":"10.29390/001c.125145","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Previous studies exploring the application of noninvasive ventilation or high-flow nasal cannula in patients with COVID-19-related acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) have yielded conflicting results on whether any method of respiratory support is superior. Our aim is to compare the efficacy and safety of respiratory therapy with high-flow nasal cannula and noninvasive ventilation with continuous positive airway pressure in treatment of COVID-19-related ARDS.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This is a retrospective cohort study based on data from patients who received respiratory support as part of their treatment in the COVID intensive care unit at the University Hospital Centre Zagreb between February 2021 and February 2023. Using propensity score analysis, 42 patients treated with high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC group) were compared to 42 patients treated with noninvasive ventilation with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP group). Primary outcome was intubation rate.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Intubation rate was 71.4% (30/42) in the HFNC group and 40.5% (17/42) in the CPAP group (<i>p</i> = 0.004). Hazard ratio for intubation was 3.676 (95% confidence interval [CI] 1.480 to 9.232) with the HFNC versus CPAP group. Marginally significant difference in survival between the two groups was observed at 30 days (<i>p</i> = 0.050) but was statistically significant at 60 days (<i>p</i> = 0.043).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Respiratory support with high-flow nasal cannula and noninvasive ventilation with continuous positive airway pressure yielded significantly different intubation rates in favour of continuous positive airway pressure. The same patients also had better 30-day and 60-day survival post-admission.</p>","PeriodicalId":39373,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Journal of Respiratory Therapy","volume":"60 ","pages":"164-172"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11531311/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142569798","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A multi-institution longitudinal randomised control trial of speaking up: Implications for theory and practice.","authors":"Efrem Violato, Jennifer Stefura, Meredith Patey, Brian Witschen","doi":"10.29390/001c.124914","DOIUrl":"10.29390/001c.124914","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Speaking up is an important yet challenging aspect of health professional communication. To overcome social-cognitive influences and improve speaking up, an intervention based on Kolb's experiential learning cycle was developed, which integrated Virtual Simulation, curriculum, and practice speaking up. The present study investigated if integrating Virtual Simulation influenced Respiratory Therapy students' ability to challenge a physician compared to a control condition at multiple time points during training.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A multi-institutional longitudinal randomized control trial was conducted. Students from two schools completed a Virtual Simulation or No Virtual Simulation before classroom instruction on speaking up and an in-person simulation requiring speaking up. After three-to-six months and post-clinical placement, students completed a second simulation requiring speaking up. The student's ability to speak up and use CUS (Concerned, Uncomfortable, Safety Issue) was measured.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>No significant effects for the intervention were observed across time points, <i>p>.05</i>, with a small effect for using CUS, ϕ=.28. During the study, two unexpected findings emerged with theoretical and practical implications. The multi-institutional design created a natural experiment that allowed for the identification of instructor effects on speaking up and Bloom's Two-Sigma problem. Observations were also made related to perceptual limitations that diminish the ability to speak up.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Single speaking-up interventions continue to appear to be ineffective. To substantially influence behaviour, consistent mentorship through a \"champion\" is likely necessary to train for and create a culture of speaking up. Training in situational awareness is also likely needed to counter human perceptual limitations in complex situations.</p>","PeriodicalId":39373,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Journal of Respiratory Therapy","volume":"60 ","pages":"152-163"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11509214/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142509913","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Cut-off values of one-minute sit-to-stand test for determining physical performance in mild-post-COVID-19 individuals.","authors":"Arunrat Srithawong, Puttipong Poncumhak, Tichanon Promsrisuk, Patchareeya Amput","doi":"10.29390/001c.124110","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29390/001c.124110","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This study aims to establish cutoff values for the one-minute sit-to-stand test (1STST) to predict physical performance in mild-post- coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) individuals and to compare the 1STST with the 6-minute walk test (6MWT) in assessing hemodynamic response and to explore the correlation between 1STST, 6MWT, and muscle strength, including leg and respiratory muscle strength.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study of 93 participants with mild post-COVID-19 symptoms was conducted. Sociodemographic and anthropometric data were collected, and pulmonary function, as well as respiratory and quadriceps muscle strength, were evaluated. Functional capacity was assessed using the 6MWT and 1STST. Additionally, hemodynamic responses, fatigue, and dyspnea were measured before and after each test.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The cutoff for the 1STST in mild post-COVID-19 individuals was ≥29 repetitions, with an AUC of 0.84, sensitivity of 80.52%, and specificity of 75.00%. The 1STST resulted in higher heart rate, systolic blood pressure, and dyspnea compared to the 6MWT, and showed a significant moderate correlation with the 6MWT (r = 0.532, <i>p</i> < 0.0001) and weak correlations with leg strength and respiratory muscle strength.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>A cutoff of less than 29 repetitions on the 1STST indicates functional impairment in mild post-COVID-19 cases, as it induces greater physiological stress than the 6MWT and correlates with muscle strength, making it crucial for rehabilitation assessment.</p>","PeriodicalId":39373,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Journal of Respiratory Therapy","volume":"60 ","pages":"143-151"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11470771/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142477002","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Enhancing scholarly practice in respiratory therapy: A call for professional evolution.","authors":"Elizabeth Rohrs","doi":"10.29390/001c.122734","DOIUrl":"10.29390/001c.122734","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":39373,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Journal of Respiratory Therapy","volume":"60 ","pages":"140-142"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11378726/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142156212","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}