Feature Papers in Journal of Respiration

Editor

Topical Collection Information

Dear Colleagues,

This topical collection for JoR has the goal to gather high-quality manuscripts in the form of review articles, original contributions, unusual case studies, and molecular or artificial intelligence analyses in the diverse areas that our journal covers: pulmonology, diagnostic imaging, pathology, surgery, oncology, and molecular analysis in either pediatric or adult populations. As you can see, the main goal of this topical collection is to illustrate the diversity and the wide spectrum of possibilities that our journal can offer.

Your being part of the Editorial Board of JoR plays an essential role in not only identifying possible guest editors to guide in the selections of topics for inclusion in JoR but also in taking the role of guest editor and contributing to the progress and advancement of the journal.  

Suggestions as Topical Collections include but are not limited to:

  • Diagnostic Imaging—the different techniques currently available for the diagnosis of the numerous conditions in the thorax;
  • Pulmonology—nontumoral conditions of the thorax: pleural and lung:
    • A topical collection of pleural diseases—diagnosis and treatment;
    • Topical collection of lung non-neoplastic conditions—diagnosis and treatment;
    • Lung neoplasia—diagnosis and treatment;
    • Pediatric pulmonary conditions;
    • Thoracic diseases—a focus on undeveloped countries: diagnostic and treatment options.
  • Surgery—A topical collection of the different approaches for the treatment of neoplastic conditions: thoracotomy, robotic procedures, other minimally invasive procedures.

If anyone of the Board Members would like to spearhead any of those suggestions or have a special recommendation for a guest editor for any of them, please get in touch. We will also welcome the opportunity to work with you if you prefer to develop your own Topical Collection.

Prof. Dr. Cesar A. Moran
Collection Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Journal of Respiration is an international peer-reviewed open access quarterly journal published by MDPI.

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Keywords

  • respiratory system
  • pulmonology
  • pleural diseases
  • lung neoplasia
  • thoracic diseases
  • diagnostic imaging
  • diagnosis and treatment

Published Papers (2 papers)

2023

11 pages, 968 KiB  
Article
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Is Associated with an Increased Risk of Developing Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Its Complications
by Xiaoliang Wang, Zachary Wright, Jiayan Wang and Gengqing Song
J. Respir. 2023, 3(2), 75-85; https://doi.org/10.3390/jor3020008 - 05 Jun 2023
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Abstract
Patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) commonly report gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms, and limited data suggest a relationship between OSA and GERD-related complications. To investigate this association, we performed a population-based analysis using National Inpatient Sample (NIS) data for 7,159,694 patients. After [...] Read more.
Patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) commonly report gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms, and limited data suggest a relationship between OSA and GERD-related complications. To investigate this association, we performed a population-based analysis using National Inpatient Sample (NIS) data for 7,159,694 patients. After adjusting for risk factors, OSA patients had a significantly higher incidence of GERD (32.3%) compared to those without OSA (15.0%, p < 0.01). OSA patients also had a higher risk of developing GERD-related complications, including non-erosive esophagitis, erosive esophagitis, esophageal stricture, and Barrett’s esophagus with and without dysplasia. Therefore, our results emphasize the importance of early detection and management of GERD and its complications in patients with OSA, particularly those with additional risk factors such as obesity and smoking. Full article
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10 pages, 229 KiB  
Article
Barriers to Effective Communication between Patients, Relatives, and Health Care Professionals in the Era of COVID-19 Pandemic at Public Hospitals in Limpopo Province
by Ndidzulafhi Selina Raliphaswa, Dorah Ursula Ramathuba, Takalani Rhodah Luhalima, Seani Adrinah Mulondo, Thivhulawi Malwela, Azwidihwi Rose Tshililo, Julia Langanani Mafumo, Maria Sonto Maputle, Mary Maluleke, Takalani Ellen Mbedzi, Hilda Nwamuhohova Shilubane, Nthomeni Dorah Ndou, Khathutshelo Grace Netshisaulu and Mutshinyalo Lizzy Netshikweta
J. Respir. 2023, 3(1), 29-38; https://doi.org/10.3390/jor3010004 - 01 Mar 2023
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Abstract
Background: Effective communication between health care professionals, admitted patients, and their families is crucial to improving the health care outcomes and patient satisfaction. Hence, barriers to effective communication cause a lot of confusion, frustration, and misunderstanding. The study aimed to identify the perceived [...] Read more.
Background: Effective communication between health care professionals, admitted patients, and their families is crucial to improving the health care outcomes and patient satisfaction. Hence, barriers to effective communication cause a lot of confusion, frustration, and misunderstanding. The study aimed to identify the perceived barriers to effective communication between patients, their families, and health care professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic in public hospitals in Limpopo Province. The study was conducted in rural areas of Vhembe District, Limpopo Province. Methodology: A qualitative exploratory descriptive method was adopted to explore and describe the barriers of effective communication among patients, relatives, and health care professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic in public hospitals in the Vhembe District. Eleven (11) participants were purposively selected. Unstructured in-depth individual interviews were used to collect data and analyzed using thematic analysis following Tesch’s eight steps. Results: The study findings revealed that there was ineffective communication by health care professionals. This was discussed under three themes that emerged: poor communication of diagnosis and prognosis and treatment outcomes; lack of accurate knowledge regarding the virus morphology, variant, and treatment protocols; and the inconsistencies in the dissemination of COVID-19 protocols. Conclusions: Full communication benefits both patients, relatives, and health care professionals as knowledge and understanding are enhanced through communication. Therefore, health care professionals should provide the patients and their relatives with full information about the disease and the visitation protocols to be followed. The study contribution was to explore barriers to effective communication to the patients and relatives by the health care professionals. Full article
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