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Pennsylvania Respiratory Research Collaborative

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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. 

Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement Research
by Amanda Nickel, MSc, RRT-NPS, RRT-ACCS
Respiratory Care, Vol 70, Number 2, 2025

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The Pennsylvania Society for Respiratory Care updates its look to emphasize its mission to Respiratory Therapists in our Commonwealth: Education, Research, Leadership.

Phoenixville, PA. – March 8, 2024– The Pennsylvania Society for Respiratory Care, Inc. (PSRC), the premier advocate for respiratory therapists and respiratory therapy professionals, unveiled their refreshed logo exemplifying their core values: Education, Research, and Leadership.   

Eileen Censullo, President of the PSRC and leader at the American Heart Association, remarked, “Changing our logo was important to me and the board to freshen the look and emphasize what we focus on as Respiratory Therapists as a board and as practitioners in the state. Respiratory Therapists are the premier leaders in Respiratory education, research, and leadership in the state of PA. We held a contest in the PSRC membership to submit logos and the logo was voted on by the membership. It is crisp and clean. “

 

Jerin Juby, Vice-President of the PSRC and a faculty member at Thomas Jefferson University, said, “We have been evolving, and it was time for us to refresh our looks. And furthermore, we asked our members to design the logo, which not only highlighted talent but also supported a refresh of our vision and mission amongst our members. We hold utmost pride in representing one of the most amazing professions in healthcare.”  

 

About the Pennsylvania Society for Respiratory Care (PSRC):

The PSRC is a leading state affiliate of the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC), serving all respiratory therapists and respiratory professionals in the Pennsylvania Commonwealth.  Its purpose is “to advance the art and science of respiratory care through educational publications and programs for its members, other medical professionals, and the general public and to promote pulmonary health and disease prevention."

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Pennsylvania has almost 6,000 RTs (6th nationally) caring for those with acute and complex respiratory diseases.  Their expertise and dedication provide the very best patient outcomes.  The RTs of PA are considered one of the best in the US. 

The PSRC Board of Directors is comprised of key opinion leaders in the field of respiratory care.  Education, Research, and Leadership experts make up the board and drive best practices in PA and set the example across the US.

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