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Research and Publication in Respiratory Care
1Managing Editor, Respiratory Care; Respiratory Care, Massachusetts General Hospital; Lecturer, Northeastern University. dhess@aarc.org.
Abstract:
The evidence that informs respiratory care practice arises from research that generates facts based on the scientific method. A simple definition of research is that it is a method for finding answers to questions. The Common Rule establishes guidelines related to human subjects research, but there are many types of research not subject to the Common Rule. Although conducting research can elevate the stature of investigators, more importantly, it is an essential attribute of a profession to generate research to support clinical practice.
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