Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy Research: Skills and Strategies / edited by Aarthi Ramlaul.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Ramlaul, Aarthi, editor.

SpringerLink (Online service)

Series:

Medicine (Springer-11650)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Radiology.

Imaging / Radiology.

Local Subjects:

Imaging / Radiology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (XIX, 427 pages) : 71 illustrations, 36 illustrations in color

Edition:

Second edition 2020.

Contained In:

Springer eBooks

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2020.

System Details:

text file PDF

Summary:

This exciting new book equips radiography students and practitioners with the key skills and strategies required to undertake research within medical imaging and radiotherapy and to disseminate the research findings effectively. Quantitative and qualitative research methods are covered, with guidance provided on the entire research process, from literature researching, information management and literature evaluation through to data collection, data analysis, and writing up. Attention is drawn to sampling errors and other potential sources of bias, and the conduct of randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses are clearly explained. Specific instruction is given on the structure and presentation of dissertations, writing journal articles for publication, and the dissemination of research findings at conferences. Information on patient and public involvement in research and research funding bodies are also provided with advice on how to maximize the likelihood of success when submitting applications for funding.

Contents:

Section 1 Getting started with research

1 History of research

2 FINDING A RESEARCH QUESTION

3 Literature searching

4 Literature evaluation and critique

5 Reflective practice and the patient voice

6 Ethical considerations

Section 2 Research planning

7 Planning your research study

8 Types of information

9 Epidemiological research methods

10 Sampling errors, bias and objectivity

11 Research outcome measures

Section 3 Health technology assessment

12 Health technology assessment

Section 4 Dosimetry and service evaluation

13 Dosimetry

14 Clinical audit

Section 5 Data analysis

15 Quantitative methods and analysis

16 Qualitative analysis

Section 6 Writing up and disseminating

17 Dissertation structure and presentation

18 Writing for publication and presenting at conferences

19 Applying for research funding

20 Research writing: tips and common.

Other Format:

Printed edition:

ISBN:

978-3-030-37944-5

9783030379445

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.