Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy Research: Skills and Strategies

​Aarthi Ramlaul is a principal lecturer in diagnostic radiography and imaging at the University of Hertfordshire, UK. She has authored book chapters and edited two additional textbooks aimed at medical imaging practitioners. Aarthi is keen on engaging student radiographers/radiation technologists and practitioners in research related activities within the profession.

• 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 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.