RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Research and Publication in Respiratory Care JF Respiratory Care FD American Association for Respiratory Care SP 1171 OP 1173 DO 10.4187/respcare.11005 VO 68 IS 8 A1 Hess, Dean R YR 2023 UL http://rc.rcjournal.com/content/68/8/1171.abstract AB 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.