Medical imaging and radiotherapy research : skills and strategies / edited by Aarthi Ramlaul and Professor Peter Hogg

CONTENT

SECTION 1 Getting started with research
Chapter 1 History of research
Chapter 2 Finding and formulating a research question
Chapter 3 Literature searching
Chapter 4 Literature evaluation and critique
Chapter 5 Reflective practice
Chapter 6 Research governance and ethics

SECTION 2 Research planning
Chapter 7 Planning your research study
Chapter 8 Types of information
Chapter 9 Epidemiological research methods
Chapter 10 Sampling errors, bias and objectivity
Chapter 11 Research outcome measures

SECTION 3 Health technology assessment
Chapter 12 Health technology assessment

SECTION 4 Dosimetry and service evaluation
Chapter 13 Dosimetry
Chapter 14 Quality assurance and clinical audit

SECTION 5 Data analysis
Chapter 15 Quantitative methods and analysis
Chapter 16 Quantitative analysis

SECTION 6 Writing up and disseminating
Chapter 17 Dissertation and projects: structure and presentation
Chapter 18 Writing for publication and presenting at conference
Chapter 19 Applying for research funding
Chapter 20 Good practice tips and pitfalls to avoid when writing up

Includes bibliographical references and index.