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Volsko, Teresa A. |
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Youngstown State University. Bitonte College of Health and Human Services. |
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2011-01-31T14:16:50Z |
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2019-09-08T02:34:58Z |
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dc.date.available |
2011-01-31T14:16:50Z |
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2019-09-08T02:34:58Z |
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2004 |
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dc.date.issued |
2004 |
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dc.identifier.other |
b19645508 |
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http://jupiter.ysu.edu/record=b1969550 |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://hdl.handle.net/1989/6115 |
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dc.description |
ix, 68 leaves : ill. ; 29 cm. |
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dc.description |
Thesis (M.H.H.S.)--Youngstown State University, 2004. |
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dc.description |
Includes bibliographical references (leaves 38-41). |
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dc.description.abstract |
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between
respiratory therapists' knowledge of mechanical ventilation with longevity in the
field and acquired type of education. The hypotheses tested were: Respiratory
therapists with longevity in the field will achieve higher scores on the written
assessment tool than those with fewer years of experience. Respiratory therapy
graduates of traditional degreed educational programs will achieve higher scores
on the written assessment tool than therapists trained through non-degreed
programs. Methods: A 25-question testing instrument assessed mechanical
ventilation knowledge. All questions were multiple-choice with four to five single
response options. A participant questionnaire was used to ascertain demographic,
clinical experience, education, and longevity in data. Informed consent was
obtained prior to the administration of the proctored testing instrument at the
participant's place of employment. Data were analyzed by regression analysis
using SPSS 10.0 for windows (SPSS Inc. Chicago, IL, 1999). Statistical
significance was established at p < 0.05. Results: A total of 159 of a possible 470
participants (34%) completed the assessment tool and experience survey. A few
therapists (7.5%) were completed non-traditional training programs. Longevity
ranged from 0 to 29 mean = 8.5 (SD ± 8.7). Test scores ranged from 12 - 96%.
The mean test score was 65.9% (SD ± 19%). A statistically significant correlation
between longevity in the field and type of education with test score (p=0.002, R2=
0.78) was found. Conclusions: The quality of patient care cannot be assumed
when deficiencies in knowledge and application of mechanical ventilation occur. |
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dc.description.statementofresponsibility |
Teresa A. Volsko. |
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dc.language.iso |
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dc.relation.ispartofseries |
Master's Theses no. 0811 |
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dc.subject.classification |
Master's Theses no. 0811 |
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dc.subject.lcsh |
Statistics--Periodicals. |
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dc.subject.lcsh |
Statistics as Topic. |
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dc.title |
Assessment of mechanical ventilation knowledge / |
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Thesis |
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