October 2004 Respiratory Care

For Immediate Release
IRVING, TX (September 9, 2004) – Clinical research has never been more important to the respiratory care profession than it is today, but increasing the number of new investigations remains a challenge, because most respiratory therapists are not trained investigators.

That's where the October issue of RESPIRATORY CARE comes into play. This special issue is a virtual “how to” manual for novice researchers, providing just the kind of “nuts and blots” information they need to develop and complete clinical studies.

“We’re targeting the issue at the inexperienced investigator, presenter, author, rather than the old pro at an academic center who’s been doing it all for years,” says Journal Editor in Chief David J. Pierson, MD, FAARC. “It will thus be a unique resource for students and their instructors, clinicians who are thinking about doing a research project or writing up a case report, and others who don’t do research for a living and don’t necessarily have ready access to experienced mentors and other research resources.”

The issue kicks off with an introduction by Dr. Pierson, followed by articles divided into three topic areas. Part 1 covers the spectrum of respiratory care research and includes information on device and equipment evaluations, clinical studies, retrospective studies, processes of care research, surveys and questionnaires, and case reports and case series.

In Part 2, readers will learn how to carry out a research project and present the results, exploring topics such as coming up with a good research question, conducting research in a clinical department, writing an abstract, making an effective poster, and summarizing and defending posters at scientific meetings.

Part 3 of the issue focuses on writing a research paper that will be accepted for publication. Articles address the anatomy of a research paper, writing the methods section, maximizing the effectiveness of figures and tables, writing a relevant discussion, searching the literature, and selecting the right references. Another article provides a “top ten” list of why papers are rejected for publication.

Contributors to the issue include some of the leading names in respiratory care research today, including Robert L. Chatburn, RRT, FAARC; Jim B. Fink, MSc, RRT, FAARC; Charles G. Durbin, Jr., MD, FAARC; James K. Stoller, MD; Gordon D. Rubenfeld, MD, MSc; Jeff J. Ward, MEd, RRT; David C. Shelledy, PhD, RRT; Robert S. Campbell, RRT, FAARC; Richard D. Branson, BA, RRT, FAARC; Richard H. Kallet, MS, RRT, FAARC; Dean R. Hess, PhD, RRT, FAARC; and Joseph L. Rau, PhD, RRT, FAARC.

RESPIRATORY CARE is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) and listed in Index Medicus. The AARC is a professional membership organization of respiratory therapists dedicated to respiratory therapy education and research. Among its goals are to advocate on behalf of pulmonary patients for appropriate access to respiratory services provided by qualified professionals and to benefit respiratory health care providers.

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		October RESPIRATORY CARE Offers Tutorial on Research For Immediate Release IRVING, TX (September 9, 2004) – Clinical research has never been more important to the respiratory care profession than it is today, but increasing the number of new investigations remains a challenge, because most respiratory therapists are not trained investigators. That's where the October issue of RESPIRATORY CARE comes into play. This special issue is a virtual “how to” manual for novice researchers, providing just the kind of “nuts and blots” information they need to develop and complete clinical studies. “We’re targeting the issue at the inexperienced investigator, presenter, author, rather than the old pro at an academic center who’s been doing it all for years,” says Journal Editor in Chief David J. Pierson, MD, FAARC. “It will thus be a unique resource for students and their instructors, clinicians who are thinking about doing a research project or writing up a case report, and others who don’t do research for a living and don’t necessarily have ready access to experienced mentors and other research resources.” The issue kicks off with an introduction by Dr. Pierson, followed by articles divided into three topic areas. Part 1 covers the spectrum of respiratory care research and includes information on device and equipment evaluations, clinical studies, retrospective studies, processes of care research, surveys and questionnaires, and case reports and case series. In Part 2, readers will learn how to carry out a research project and present the results, exploring topics such as coming up with a good research question, conducting research in a clinical department, writing an abstract, making an effective poster, and summarizing and defending posters at scientific meetings. Part 3 of the issue focuses on writing a research paper that will be accepted for publication. Articles address the anatomy of a research paper, writing the methods section, maximizing the effectiveness of figures and tables, writing a relevant discussion, searching the literature, and selecting the right references. Another article provides a “top ten” list of why papers are rejected for publication. Contributors to the issue include some of the leading names in respiratory care research today, including Robert L. Chatburn, RRT, FAARC; Jim B. Fink, MSc, RRT, FAARC; Charles G. Durbin, Jr., MD, FAARC; James K. Stoller, MD; Gordon D. Rubenfeld, MD, MSc; Jeff J. Ward, MEd, RRT; David C. Shelledy, PhD, RRT; Robert S. Campbell, RRT, FAARC; Richard D. Branson, BA, RRT, FAARC; Richard H. Kallet, MS, RRT, FAARC; Dean R. Hess, PhD, RRT, FAARC; and Joseph L. Rau, PhD, RRT, FAARC. RESPIRATORY CARE is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) and listed in Index Medicus. The AARC is a professional membership organization of respiratory therapists dedicated to respiratory therapy education and research. Among its goals are to advocate on behalf of pulmonary patients for appropriate access to respiratory services provided by qualified professionals and to benefit respiratory health care providers. ### Contact: Kris Williams AARC Communications Manager (972) 406-4690, Williams@aarc.org