Determining the Value-Efficiency of Respiratory Care

Chatburn, Robert L; Ford, Richard M; Kauffman, Garry W

doi:10.4187/respcare.09100

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“…In this issue of the Journal, Chatburn et al 9 introduce the concept of value-efficiency. The authors define value-efficiency as the product of activity efficiency and activity value.…”

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Using Evidence to Adjust Productivity: Bringing Respiratory Care into the 21st Century

Hess

2021

Respir Care

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On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Medicare into law, providing medical insurance for Americans aged 65 years or older. In 1972, eligibility for the program was extended to Americans aged less than 65 years with certain disabilities and people of all ages with permanent kidney disease who require dialysis or a transplantation. In December 2003, President George W. Bush signed into law the Medicare Modernization Act, which added out-patient prescription drug benefits to Medicare. Approximately 19 million people were enrolled in Medicare when it went into effect in 1966. By 2020, there were more than 61 million Medicare enrollees. Medicare is the largest payer of health-care services, and its policies are often used by private payers.Originally, Medicare was fee-for-service coverage, in

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“…In this issue of the Journal, Chatburn et al 9 introduce the concept of value-efficiency. The authors define value-efficiency as the product of activity efficiency and activity value.…”

Section: See the Original Study On Page 1892mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In summary, Chatburn et al 9 are congratulated for introducing the novel concept of value-efficiency. It is up to all of us to heed the call.…”

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Using Evidence to Adjust Productivity: Bringing Respiratory Care into the 21st Century

Hess

2021

Respir Care

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“…Although some larger centers have respiratory therapists (RTs) dedicated full-or part-time to research activities, most research in respiratory care is done by enthusiastic staff RTs who lack formal research training. 2,3 Presenting research at national and international meetings (eg, the American Association for Respiratory Care [AARC] OPEN FORUM) is a great honor and a career highlight for many RTs; however, only 5-6% of abstracts presented at the Open Forum are submitted as full manuscripts (personal communication with Editor-in Chief and Managing Editor of RESPIRATORY CARE). Nevertheless, the OPEN FORUM is where most RT researchers present their work, and this has grown into one of the highlights of the annual AARC Congress.…”

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Impact of a Formal Research Committee on Respiratory Therapists’ Publications

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BACKGROUND: Presenting research at national and international meetings is an important aspect of the practice of respiratory care. Our department regularly presented abstracts but few projects were written up as manuscripts. We also noted that we did not have a centralized strategy to evaluate individual projects and provide mentorship. To address these challenges, we formed a Research Committee that meets monthly. We hypothesized that the formation of this committee would be associated with an increase in published manuscripts. METHODS: We evaluated all original research abstracts authored or co-authored by Duke respiratory therapists presented at the AARC OPEN FORUM between 2009 and 2019. Abstracts were grouped into two time periods; 1) 2009-2013 (before the formation of the research committee) and 2) 2014-2019 (after the formation of the research committee). Abstracts were evaluated based on authors, type of study, patient population, and whether the abstract resulted in a manuscript. Primary outcome was the percentage of abstracts published as manuscripts. RESULTS: A total of 56 abstracts were presented by 23 different lead authors, with 16 (29%) published as manuscripts. After formation of the committee, fewer abstracts per year were presented, but these abstracts were more likely to be published as manuscripts (53% vs 18%, P 5 .02). For abstracts published as manuscripts, there was a significant difference in the type of study before and after committee formation (P 5 .042), but there were no differences in lead author credentials, senior author credentials, author gender, or patient population. CONCLUSIONS: The formation of a research committee was associated with an increase in the percentage of abstracts published as manuscripts.

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

Zaccagnini,

Bussières,

Nugus

et al. 2024

Canadian Journal of Respiratory Therapy

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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 the national professional association and regulatory bodies. The survey contained seven sections with 52 items. We calculated means and standard deviations, or medians and interquartile ranges for continuous variables and frequencies and proportions for categorical variables. Open-ended questions were analyzed using summative content analysis. Results We analyzed data from 832 participants (6.8% response rate) from Ontario (17.8%), Québec (15.7%), and Alberta (13.3%), and across other provinces. Nearly 40% had completed an undergraduate degree beyond their respiratory therapy diploma. Few participants had authored or co-authored peer-reviewed publications. RTs reported reading approximately 2.2 peer-reviewed publications monthly. Most participants agreed on the importance of critical reflection in practice (93.1%) and that having a supportive work environment was vital. Almost three-quarters of participants (73.4%) reported that they believe that RTs are valued members of interprofessional teams, and 78% agreed that understanding research enables them to engage in patient advocacy. Conclusion This survey provides a portrait of the practice and scholarly profile of the respiratory therapy profession in Canada. While the profession shows potential for growth, concerns persist regarding limited engagement in activities related to scholarly practice. Addressing these challenges and nurturing a culture of scholarly practice are likely necessary to support the development of scholarly practice in the profession. Creating supportive environments, providing access to resources, and encouraging professional development activities may advance the scholarly practice of RTs. Future national surveys could employ random sampling strategies to achieve a more representative sample of the profession.

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Determining the Value-Efficiency of Respiratory Care

Cited by 11 publications

References 12 publications

Using Evidence to Adjust Productivity: Bringing Respiratory Care into the 21st Century

Using Evidence to Adjust Productivity: Bringing Respiratory Care into the 21st Century

Impact of a Formal Research Committee on Respiratory Therapists’ Publications

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

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