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What is the main point of the personal journey shared in the text?

  • The challenges of basic lab research
  • The unpredictability of research outcomes (correct)
  • The advantages of space exploration
  • The limitations of clinical research

    • Why does the author mention that basic lab research sometimes gets a bad rap?

  • To explain the misunderstanding about its purpose (correct)
  • To emphasize its unimportance
  • To discourage people from pursuing it
  • To compare it with clinical research

    • What is emphasized as the beauty of starting down a research pathway?

  • The financial rewards
  • The ability to do more important research later on (correct)
  • The immediate results
  • The recognition from other scientists

    • What is highlighted as an important part of building a foundation of research knowledge and skills?

    <p>Sharing findings with other scientists and colleagues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the albumin values mentioned in the text?

    <p>To measure the protein levels in the lung tissue of mice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the albumin values show about the experimental group of mice?

    <p>They exhibited a significant increase in lung protein levels compared to the control group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main purpose of sharing the research findings in a journal?

    <p>To inform colleagues about protein concentration elevations in mouse lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did basic science research inform clinical decision making at the Spinal Cord Injury Center?

    <p>By prompting the use of Trindenburg positioning to improve lung function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the Getaway Special module in the space shuttle?

    <p>To carry cargo up into near-Earth orbit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the professor want the students to study the effects of sudden rocket acceleration?

    <p>To understand the changes in physiology and anatomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of subjecting the mice to acceleration?

    <p>To study the effects of acceleration on lung pathology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of launching the mice as part of the experiment?

    <p>High levels of albumin were detected in the fluid from the lungs of launched mice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was there a no launch group included in the experiment?

    <p>To observe any stress response in mice placed into the rocket</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the high levels of albumin detected in the launched mice suggest?

    <p>Some level of lung pathology after acceleration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of the sham launch group in the experiment?

    <p>To act as a control group for comparison</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was found when comparing the sham launch group with the no launch control group?

    <p>They had identical albumin levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was unique about the rocket used in the experiment?

    <p>It had a transparent payload section for mice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main purpose of developing a small launch site near the USF Baseball Stadium?

    <p>To have a place for launching mice-carrying rockets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the experiment aim to determine by accelerating mice?

    <p>Whether there would be changes in alveolar capillary membrane anatomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of study is a case study considered to be?

    <p>Observational study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a case study, how do clinicians typically refer to it?

    <p>N of 1 study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a case study from studies involving statistical analysis?

    <p>Lack of control group and experimental group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key focus of a case study?

    <p>Telling a unique medical story</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason for placing the patient on a mechanical ventilator at night?

    <p>To prevent the decline in diaphragmatic function during sleep</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for using spring-loaded valves in the patient's strength training?

    <p>To strengthen the diaphragm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the patient use a trach cap with the cuff deflated during the day?

    <p>To reduce the need for diaphragmatic pacing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What allows the patient to spend most of the day off the mechanical ventilator?

    <p>The presence of olfactory sheathing cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of stopping the diaphragmatic pacer and placing the patient on a mechanical ventilator overnight?

    <p>To allow rest and recuperation of the diaphragm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the rehabilitation institute developed by the patient and his wife?

    <p>To offer spinal cord injury recovery services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the diaphragmatic pacer mentioned in the text?

    <p>To ventilate the lungs by shooting electrical discharges into the diaphragm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for setting the rate, tidal volume, and other settings of the diaphragmatic pacer?

    <p>The registered respiratory therapist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the olfactory sheathing cells obtained from for the experimental procedure developed by Dr. Carlos Lima in Portugal?

    <p>Cribriform plate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when the diaphragmatic pacer shoots electrical impulses into the diaphragm?

    <p>The lungs expand and contract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of mapping motor points on the underside of the diaphragm during surgery?

    <p>To identify areas where electrical impulses can be shot to stimulate the diaphragm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was the patient transported to Portugal for the experimental procedure developed by Dr. Carlos Lima?

    <p>Lack of authority for experimental procedures in the United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a registered respiratory therapist in managing a patient on a diaphragmatic pacer?

    <p>Setting and managing pacer settings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a diaphragmatic pacer differ from a ventilator?

    <p>A ventilator provides external support for breathing, while a pacer stimulates internal muscle movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is significant about using carbon dioxide gas during surgery for implanting a diaphragmatic pacer?

    <p>It aids in separating the diaphragm from other organs in the abdominal cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is crucial for placing olfactory sheathing cells from the cribriform plate directly into the area of spinal cord damage?

    <p>Placing them on nerves near spinal cord damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized as an important responsibility of a registered respiratory therapist in relation to a patient on a diaphragmatic pacer?

    <p>Adjusting and managing pacer settings for patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of obtaining IRB approval?

    <p>To ensure the patient's consent is obtained before proceeding with the collection process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the service member receive neuro respiratory rehabilitation after arriving in the United States?

    <p>Tampa VA Hospital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What injury did the service member sustain as a result of a bullet wound?

    <p>C3 Asia A injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What intervention was performed on the service member as the battle was continuing?

    <p>Emergency tracheotomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which country did the service member sustain the combat-related injury?

    <p>Iraq</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the approximate angle at which the bullet came in?

    <p>$45^\circ$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a case series in medical research?

    <p>To refer to multiple case studies together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a C3 Asia A injury indicate?

    <p>Complete spinal cord injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of obtaining consent from the patient?

    <p>To proceed with collection process after obtaining IRB approval</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the case study of the 30-year-old Hispanic male special forces operative take place?

    <p>Summit conference in Jacksonville</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was done to stabilize the patient during phase one neuro rehabilitation rehab?

    <p>Placement on mechanical ventilator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where were service members generally taken to if they cannot be stabilized in theater?

    <p>Landstuhl Medical Center in Germany</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the abdominal binder mentioned in the text?

    <p>To assist in maintaining a domed diaphragm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are slow twitch muscle fibers important in the diaphragm?

    <p>Because they resist fatigue and have high oxygen supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of 21st century diaphragmatic pacing over 20th century diaphragmatic pacing?

    <p>It requires less invasive surgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the diaphragm is functional in a C3 complete injury?

    <p>25%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do fast twitch muscle fibers in the diaphragm differ from slow twitch fibers?

    <p>They have low capillary supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What surgical technique is used for 21st century diaphragmatic pacing?

    <p>Laparoscopic surgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a predominance of slow twitch fibers in the diaphragm allow?

    <p>Fatigue resistance for prolonged breathing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it difficult to ventilate with a C3 complete injury?

    <p>As only 25% of the diaphragm is functional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abdominal binder help to prevent?

    <p>Autonomic dysreflexic episodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do slow twitch fibers in the diaphragm have a high resistance to?

    <p>Fatigue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What advantage does laparoscopic surgery offer for diaphragmatic pacing?

    <p>It requires minimal recovery time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for transplanting olfactory sheathing cells into the spinal cord?

    <p>To support the physiological function of neurons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the objective of placing the patient on the Erigo machine?

    <p>To improve sensory function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of using the NM3 monitor during rehabilitative sessions?

    <p>To monitor physiological variables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the spring-loaded valves used for inspiratory and expiratory resistance strength training?

    <p>Equivalent to exercising biceps at the gymnasium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are olfactory sheathing cells minced up before being transplanted into the spinal cord?

    <p>To facilitate their transplantation and growth in the spinal cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of astrocytes in relation to neurons?

    <p>Providing both physical and physiological support to neurons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the dura mater in the surgical procedure described?

    <p>To provide access to the spinal cord tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the patient need to consciously push during therapy sessions in front of a mirror?

    <p>To improve sensory function after stem cell implantation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of using a sling to transport the patient from wheelchair onto a mat?

    <p>To improve sensory function after stem cell implantation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized as being equivalent to exercising biceps at the gymnasium?

    <p>Use of spring-loaded valves for inspiratory and expiratory resistance strength training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of glial stem cells when transplanted into the spinal cord?

    <p>To provide physiological support for neurons and help them grow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of using a dynamic tilt table or robotic walking machine during rehabilitation?

    <p>Improving motor and sensory function after stem cell implantation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the educational research study mentioned in the text?

    <p>Improving educational practice and learning outcomes for students</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does SPSS, as mentioned in the text, aid in educational research?

    <p>By helping in data analysis for understanding perspectives and educational practice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the research practicum in relation to sophomores, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Helping them learn research knowledge and skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the article on respiratory therapy considered important according to the text?

    <p>It is the result of a natural experiment and focuses on improving educational practice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the partnership established in 2017 between the Department of Respiratory Therapy and the HCC Foundation?

    <p>To conduct in-hospital clinical research practicum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do students play in clinical research according to the text?

    <p>They assist in using the NM3 monitor to measure physiologic variables of patients on a mechanical ventilator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the clinical research practicum mentioned in the text?

    <p>To provide students with clinical research knowledge and skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using the statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) mentioned in the text?

    <p>To graphically demonstrate changes that occur over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the data view of the statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) display according to the text?

    <p>Variables associated with data captured regarding students' performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one important use of the information gleaned from research by educators as mentioned in the text?

    <p>To impart knowledge to students based on the information gleaned from research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one significant aspect of laparoscopic surgery mentioned in relation to diaphragmatic pacing?

    <p>It offers a less invasive surgical technique for diaphragmatic pacing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does clinical educators' use of research differ from that of clinical researchers according to the text?

    <p>Clinical educators use research to improve learning outcomes of students</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized as an important responsibility of a registered respiratory therapist in relation to a patient on a diaphragmatic pacer?

    <p>Obtaining consent from the patient before any procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one important aspect of astrocytes mentioned in relation to neurons?

    <p>Improvement in students' skills based upon the research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one significant aspect of using carbon dioxide gas during surgery for implanting a diaphragmatic pacer?

    <p>Improvement in students' skills based upon the research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was emphasized as an important part of building a foundation of research knowledge and skills?

    <p>Assisting in using the NM3 monitor to measure physiologic variables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of statistical test is recommended when comparing the mean of three or more groups?

    <p>Analysis of variance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information is needed to perform a t-test?

    <p>Mean and standard deviation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a p-value of less than 0.001 indicate?

    <p>The result is statistically significant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should an analysis of variance be used instead of a t-test?

    <p>When there are three or more groups to compare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the descriptive statistics for the various classes include?

    <p>Mean and standard deviation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of providing a graphical representation of the data using a statistical package like SPSS?

    <p>To visually compare different classes or groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it indicate if the improvement in pre-prep quizzes for different classes appears virtually standing still over time?

    <p>There is minimal change in performance over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the post CRP research skill scores for different sophomore classes reveal?

    <p>A statistically significant difference between on-site and online groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why has an analysis of variance been conducted for the research skill scores?

    <p>'Stark disparity' between on-site and online groups observed in post CRP research skill scores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been done in an effort to address the statistically significant difference between on-site and online group skill levels?

    <p>Made changes in the educational program and clinical research practicum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of establishing a dialogue with other programs that have had similar issues?

    <p>Learning from other programs and instituting changes based on shared experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the NM3 device in clinical research?

    <p>Estimating six cardiopulmonary parameters based on scientific evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is volumetric capnography considered better than end-tidal CO2 monitoring?

    <p>It enables physiologic monitoring with a flow signal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does carbon dioxide elimination provide continuous feedback about?

    <p>The condition of the lungs and heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of using the NM3 device for real-time monitoring?

    <p>No lag time in obtaining information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What gas is traditionally used as a tracer gas in the Fick equation to measure cardiac output?

    <p>Oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the modified Fick equation, what gas is used as a tracer gas instead of oxygen to measure cardiac output?

    <p>Carbon dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the preferred tracer gas used by the NM3 to derive a cardiac output measurement?

    <p>Carbon dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What protocol/data sheet is used at the bedside to record cardiac output measurements?

    <p>Protocol C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What statistical method is used to determine if there has been a change in terms of cardiac output and other cardiopulmonary variables on the part of the patient?

    <p>T-test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is used to find out what the standard deviation is for the cardiac output measurements?

    <p>Excel spreadsheet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three physiologic functions involved in the removal of carbon dioxide from the body, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Circulation, alveolar diffusion, ventilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a decrease in circulation cause, as indicated in the text?

    <p>More carbon dioxide at the tissue site and less carbon dioxide evolved at the lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is crucial for evolving carbon dioxide from the body out into the atmosphere?

    <p>Alveolar diffusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will be observed during phase two of the volumetric capnogram tracing?

    <p>An uptick in carbon dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does volumetric capnography monitor in addition to N-tidal CO2?

    <p>Flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is breath-by-breath integration of N-tidal CO2 and flow used to calculate in volumetric capnography?

    <p>Carbon dioxide elimination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the central focus of using volumetric capnography in measuring carbon dioxide elimination from the body?

    <p>Measuring dead space ventilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key indicator of circulatory or ventilatory changes occurring in a negative direction, according to the text?

    <p>More N-tidal CO2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information can be derived by integrating flow with N-tidal CO2?

    <p>The amount of carbon dioxide being removed from the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the capnostat sensor in the NM3 device?

    <p>To sense carbon dioxide and work with a differential pneumatic to provide waveforms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key advantage of using volumetric capnography as described in the text?

    <p>Measuring static chest compliance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the rebreathing valve controlled by the computer in the NM3 device?

    <p>To redirect gas from the patient into a loop of the corrugated circuit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physiological variables can be estimated by integrating carbon dioxide and flow using the capnostat and differential pneumatic?

    <p>Carbon dioxide elimination and cardiac output</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key advantage of measuring cardiac output using the NM3 device?

    <p>Noninvasive measurement compared to invasive thermal dilution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the CO2 flow sensor in the NM3 device?

    <p>To sense carbon dioxide and work with a differential pneumatic to provide waveforms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one function of the Trilogy mechanical ventilator in conjunction with the NM3 device?

    <p>To provide gas that goes past the heat and moisture exchanger before entering a lung</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred from using an analog lung in conjunction with the NM3 device?

    <p>The patient's ability to spend most of the day off the mechanical ventilator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physiological variables can be monitored using capnography as described in the text?

    <p>End-tidal CO2 and respiratory rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by using spring-loaded valves in strength training for the patient?

    <p>Measuring physiological variables associated with diaphragmatic pacing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was it historically challenging to measure cardiac output noninvasively before using devices like NM3?

    <p>Reliance on invasive methods like thermal dilution with swan-Ganz catheters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of unit 3.5, NRC and PFTs for rural ALS patients?

    <p>Explaining the research role of RRTs in responding to the PFT NRC needs of ALS patients in rural areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Cochrane Library known for?

    <p>Providing informed decisions based on the best available scientific evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is becoming conversant with the best available scientific evidence important for providing patient care?

    <p>To provide the best available care for patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of transdisciplinary teams in delivering chronic clinically complex care?

    <p>Improving the effectiveness of care by bringing together diverse expertise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main benefit of impulse oscillometry over spirometry for identifying airway resistance?

    <p>It required less physical effort from the patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the publication where the benefits of impulse oscillometry in early detection of respiratory impairment were reported?

    <p>Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary outcome of adopting impulse oscillometry for clinical surveillance?

    <p>Improved detection of respiratory changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the introduction of the transdisciplinary model of care in 2011?

    <p>Increase in patient survival rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason for the delay in baseline spirometry to subsequent spirometry for patients in rural areas?

    <p>Difficulty in traveling to the hospital due to physical impairment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was recommended by the transdisciplinary team to address the challenge faced by patients in rural areas?

    <p>Having respiratory therapists perform tests and deliver care in patients' homes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the change observed in the average survival of patients with ALS after the adoption of the transdisciplinary model of care?

    <p>Increased from 1.8 years to 2.7 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was revealed by Dr. Halamine's retrospective chart review conducted on patients in rural sections of the catchment area?

    <p>Patients were being underdiagnosed and undertreated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was recommended by the transdisciplinary team to address the delayed baseline spirometry to subsequent spirometry for patients in rural areas?

    <p>Having registered respiratory therapists perform spirometry tests in patients' homes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the introduction of the transdisciplinary model of care on patient survival after four years?

    <p>Increased from 2.7 years to 5.1 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the survival rate of ALS patients change after the introduction of the transdisciplinary model of care?

    <p>Increased dramatically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was identified as a significant challenge for ALS patients in rural areas when traveling to the hospital?

    <p>'Increasing physical impairment making travel very challenging'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is depicted by the large rectangles to the right of the graph showing patient data from fiscal year 2010 onwards?

    <p>Introduction of transdisciplinary model of care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The number of patients began escalating around which fiscal year?

    <p>2010</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was observed regarding the death rate and survival rate as fiscal year 2010 approached?

    <p>Increased death rate and decreased survival rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of a transdisciplinary team?

    <p>The patient is at the center of the team</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between a multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary team and a transdisciplinary team?

    <p>The physician is at the center in a multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary team, while the patient is at the center in a transdisciplinary team</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe when a specific clinician releases a part of their role to another practitioner?

    <p>Role release</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does role release aim to achieve in patient care?

    <p>Increase efficiency in delivering patient care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the reorganization into a transdisciplinary team change about the level of responsiveness to patients' needs?

    <p>Heightened responsiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the author learn about patient care while delving into the Cochran Library?

    <p>The need to reorganize into a transdisciplinary team</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was lacking in the clinical behavior of the previous multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary team?

    <p>Sharing among providers from provider to provider</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was an important addition in the diagram of the transdisciplinary team compared to the previous model?

    <p>Involvement of patients and their caregivers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do transdisciplinary teams identify in patients, according to Carol and his group?

    <p>Complex issues that patients have</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does role release aim to achieve in patient care?

    <p>Increase efficiency in delivering patient care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important aspect of a transdisciplinary collaboration?

    <p>Involving all team members in addressing specific issues together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important addition in the diagram of the transdisciplinary team compared to the previous model?

    <p>Involvement of patients and their caregivers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the initial problem faced by clinicians in the pulmonary function testing laboratory?

    <p>It was difficult to determine if patients' tiredness was due to pathology or fatigue from traveling to the hospital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of receiving a grant from the Department of Defense?

    <p>To develop a prototype for in-home pulmonary function testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of using a composite bar as a prototype for in-home pulmonary function testing?

    <p>It failed to work successfully</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the engineer's suggestion to improve the prototype for in-home pulmonary function testing?

    <p>To use a tripod and marry the equipment from CareFusion to it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key consideration in conducting field trials with the ALS/PFT/NRC mobile laboratory?

    <p>Planning how to transport equipment to and from patient homes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did assistive technologists play in collaboration with the researchers?

    <p>Designing an iPad with respiratory therapy icons for patient use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did researchers need to develop a prototype that could be easily brought to the home of rural-based patients?

    <p>To conduct in-home pulmonary function tests on patients with limited mobility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of solution did researchers aim for when designing prototypes for in-home pulmonary function testing?

    <p>A versatile and workable solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was achieved by collaborating with vendor technicians, computer programmers, biomedical engineers, and RRTs at the VA research institute?

    <p>Successful repurposing of existing equipment for in-home use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant outcome of changing from a multidisciplinary to a transdisciplinary model of care?

    <p>Quick collaboration, quick thinking, and quick problem-solving approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What enabled patients to stay on top of their appointments and therapeutic interventions?

    <p>Development of an iPad with respiratory therapy icons</p> Signup and view all the answers

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