Knowledge, Attitude and Compliance with Accreditation Standards among Respiratory Therapy Faculty in the Philippines

This descriptive-correlational study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and compliance with accreditation standards among respiratory therapy faculty members in the Philippines, and to explore the relationships between these factors and demographic variables. Using stratified random and purposive sampling, data were collected from 53 respiratory therapy faculty members (87% response rate) from nine accredited programs through a validated four-part questionnaire. The study investigated faculty members’ understanding of five major accreditation components, their attitudes towards the accreditation process, and their level of compliance with established standards. Results revealed advanced levels of knowledge across all accreditation components: governance and management (M=3.50), teaching and learning (M=3.60), professional exposure and research (M=3.49), student support (M=3.52), and community relationships (M=3.51). Faculty demonstrated proactive attitudes toward accreditation standards (M=3.71) and high compliance levels (M=3.56). Demographic analysis showed that the majority of respondents were mid-career professionals aged 30-39 (32.1%), predominantly female (52.8%), and single (66.0%), with Bachelor’s degrees (43.4%) and 1-2 years of service (26.4%). Statistical analysis revealed no significant differences in knowledge, attitudes, and compliance when grouped according to demographic variables. Compliance with accreditation standards was consistent across demographics, with no significant differences based on age, gender, civil status, education, or experience.  Regression analysis showed that both knowledge (p<0.001) and attitude (p<0.001) significantly predicted compliance levels, explaining 56% of the variance in compliance (R²=0.560). This highlighted a strong correlation between knowledge, attitude, and compliance, emphasizing that equipping faculty with accurate information and fostering positive attitudes significantly enhance adherence to accreditation requirements.