title: Study shows use of respiratory therapists in SNFs improves outcomes, reduces lengths of stay, costs.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D014487:Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S.; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D006278:Medicare; D012138:Respiratory Therapy / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012866:Skilled Nursing Facilities / Q000592:standards* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014481:United States