- Presents examples of research in medical imaging and radiation sciences
- Provides a primary source of references to support new research topics in this field
- Provides a discipline-based focus on research for undergraduate students in radiography/medical imaging technology courses
This book addresses essential principles of research according to the scientific method for medical imaging technology research.
The scope of this book covers the nature of scientific research; quantitative and qualitative approaches essentials; research planning; literature review fundamentals; research methods; data collection, analysis, and interpretation; and communicating research findings. The book meets the educational requirements on Research Principles and Concepts (for entry to practice) of the following professional radiologic technology associations: the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT), the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT), the College of Radiographers in the United Kingdom, and radiography societies and associations in Asia, Australia, Europe, and Africa.
This is an ideal book for radiologic technologists, nuclear medicine technologists, and radiation therapists seeking to get started in research in their profession. Additionally, biomedical imaging engineering technologists, radiologists, and medical imaging physicists may use this as a “guiding principles” textbook.
Table of Contents- The Nature and Scope of Research
- Quantitative and Qualitative Research: An Overview of Approaches
- Planning Your Research
- Literature Searches and Reviews
- Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods
- Data Collection, Analysis, and Interpretation
- Communicating Research Findings
- Examples of Published Research Studies in Medical Imaging: A Selected Review
