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Types of Research
Observational Studies
An observational research study is a type of study where researchers observe and collect data about participants or phenomena without intervening or manipulating them. It's a key method for gaining insights into real-world behaviors, trends, and relationships when experimentation is not feasible or ethical.
Observational Studies
by Dean R. Hess, PhD RRT, FAARC
Respiratory Care, November 2023
How to Conduct a Randomized Controlled Trial
To conduct a randomized controlled trial (RCT), you need to define a clear research question, identify participants, randomize them into groups (treatment and control), and carefully monitor and measure outcomes while adhering to ethical guidelines. Key aspects include randomization, blinding, allocation concealment, and appropriate outcome ascertainment.
How to Conduct a Randomized Controlled Trial
by Ramandeep Kaur, PhD, RRT, RRT-ACCS and
Jie Li, PhD, RRT, RRT-NPS, RRT-ACCS, FAARC, FCCM
Respiratory Care, January 2024
How to Conduct a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
A systematic review is a structured approach to summarizing all available evidence on a specific research question, while a meta-analysis is a statistical technique used to combine the results of multiple studies within that systematic review. A systematic review identifies, selects, and critically appraises relevant research, while a meta-analysis quantitatively analyzes and synthesizes the findings of those studies.
How to Conduct a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: A Guide for Clinicians
by Marco Zaccagnini and Jie Li, PhD, RRT, RRT-NPS, RRT-ACCS, FAARC, FCCM
Respiratory Care, September 2023
An Overview of Survey Research
Survey research is the process of collecting data from a predefined group (e.g. customers or potential customers) with the ultimate goal of uncovering insights about your products, services, or brand overall.
An Overview of Survey Research
by Lynda Goodfellow, EdD, RRT, AE-C, FAARC
Respiratory Care, September 2023
QA and QI Research
Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Improvement (QI) are distinct but related aspects of maintaining and enhancing the quality of healthcare services. QA focuses on ensuring that standards are met and consistent, while QI involves a systematic, data-driven approach to identify and address issues to improve performance.