
Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy Research
Skills and Strategies
Aarthi Ramlaul(Editor)
Churchill Livingstone (Publisher)
Published on 15. July 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
312 pages
978-0-7020-3104-5 (ISBN)
Description
All you need to successfully undertake a research project!
This exciting new book provides radiography students and practitioners with the key skills and strategies required to undertake research within medical imaging and radiotherapy. Quantitative and qualitative research methods are covered and guidance given on the entire research process - from literature researching, information management and literature evaluation, through to data collection, data analysis and writing up. Specific instruction is given on the structure and presentation of dissertations, writing articles for publication and on presentation skills for presenting at conferences.
Tailored to meet the specific needs of radiography students plus practitioners undertaking research
Includes practice tips and pitfalls to avoid
Covers how to apply for research funding for larger scale projects
Practical examples throughout clarify the concepts
Accompanying Evolve Resources website which includes interactive examples of how to use the statistics tests discussed within the textbook
This exciting new book provides radiography students and practitioners with the key skills and strategies required to undertake research within medical imaging and radiotherapy. Quantitative and qualitative research methods are covered and guidance given on the entire research process - from literature researching, information management and literature evaluation, through to data collection, data analysis and writing up. Specific instruction is given on the structure and presentation of dissertations, writing articles for publication and on presentation skills for presenting at conferences.
Tailored to meet the specific needs of radiography students plus practitioners undertaking research
Includes practice tips and pitfalls to avoid
Covers how to apply for research funding for larger scale projects
Practical examples throughout clarify the concepts
Accompanying Evolve Resources website which includes interactive examples of how to use the statistics tests discussed within the textbook
Reviews / Votes
"Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy Research' is the first time a research text book has been published that specifically focuses on the radiographic profession..there is a wealth of information that will also be of use to practitioner radiographers who engage with evidence based practices on a daily basis."BCU, December 2010
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Undergraduate and postgraduate radiography, radiologic technology, radiotherapy and assistant practitioner students; also qualified radiographers, radiologic technologists, radiotherapists and ultrasonographers who have an interest in undertaking research.
Illustrations
Illustrated
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Weight
660 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7020-3104-5 (9780702031045)
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E-Book
07/2010
Elsevier
€30.99
Available for download
Person
Editor
Senior Lecturer, School of Health and Emergency Professions - Radiography, University of Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, UK
Senior Lecturer
Senior Lecturer