Research for the Radiation Therapist From Question to Culture

This book addresses a wide range of topics, from the principles of evidence-based practice to the process and dissemination of research to unique considerations such as clinical trials, patenting, and health services research. One of the more unique aspects of the scope of this book is the inclusion of chapters relating to the dissemination of knowledge, manuscript publication, and how to build an academic research program. Each chapter focuses on introducing the reader to foundational principles, methodology, and terminology, and highlight case studies of radiation therapist research or experience that is relevant to provide contextual examples and inspiration to readers.

ForewordPrefaceIntroductionSection 1: Making a Case for ResearchCHAPTER 1: Evidence-Based Medicine and the Scientific Method; Lori Holden CHAPTER 2: Literature Reviews; Caitlin Gillan and Jacyln Jacques MRT(T) BScCHAPTER 3: Research Proposals; Emily Sinclair, Craig Elith, and Tracey RoseCHAPTER 4: Research Ethics Applications; Laura D‘Alimonte, Bonnie Bristow, and Rosanna MacriSection 2: MethodologiesCHAPTER 5: Quantitative Methodologies and Analysis; Michael Velec and Shao Hui (Sophie) HuangCHAPTER 6: Qualitative Methodologies and Analysis; Caitlin Gillan, Cathryne Palmer, and Amanda BolderstonCHAPTER 7: Survey Methodologies and Analysis; Ruth Barker Section 3: Unique Considerations in ResearchCHAPTER 8: Clinical Trials; Lori Holden CHAPTER 9: Health Services Research and Program Evaluation; Gunita Mitera, Kate Bak, Elizabeth Murray, and Eric GutierrezCHAPTER 10: Innovation and Invention; Colleen Dickie and Amy Parent Section 4: Reporting ResearchCHAPTER 11: Knowledge Dissemination: Value and Approaches; Katherine Jensen, Brian Liszewski, and Caitlin GillanCHAPTER 12: Preparing and Submitting a Manuscript for Submission; John FrenchSection 5: Research CultureCHAPTER 13: Academia and Scholarship; Nicole Harnett CHAPTER 14: Getting Started: Building a Research and Evidence-Based Culture; Lisa DiProspero and Carol-Anne Davis Index

Gillan, Caitlin | DiProspero, Lisa | Harnett, Nicole | Holden, Lori|