Browsing Medical Imaging Dissertations and Theses by Study Area "Medical Imaging"
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The dosimetric impact of IV contrast when planning radiation therapy for radical lung cancer
(2010)The purpose of this study is to investigate the need to account for the presence of Intravenous (IV) contrast on planning computered tomography (CT) scans of the thorax for the radical treatment of lung cancer. This ... -
Evaluating medical radiation technologists’ image interpretation accuracy and clinical practice relative to their postgraduate educational experience in New Zealand
(2007)This study focuses on the effect of postgraduate education on image interpretation of trauma to the appendicular skeleton from a New Zealand (NZ) perspective. It evaluates the changes in the reporting accuracy and the ... -
An evaluation of the main effects of shift work and their impacts as viewed by New Zealand medical radiation technologists
(2010)OBJECTIVES: 1. to investigate what MRTs view as being the main effects of shift work 2. to investigate the impact of the identified effects 3. to determine whether the expectations of shift work align with the ... -
Imaging informatics professionals in New Zealand healthcare
(2012)This study investigated the Imaging Informatics Professionals in New Zealand Healthcare. It is a qualitative study which examined who is currently performing this role while analysing their experience, background and ... -
An investigation into formal role extension opportunities for MRI technologists in New Zealand
(2008)At present, role development and a possible career progression framework for medical radiation technologists (MRTs) in New Zealand (NZ) are being investigated. This study aims to examine the attitudes of MRTs working in ... -
Prescription rights for New Zealand MRI technologists – An opportunity for role extension
(2011)The New Zealand Institute of Medical Radiation Technology (NZIMRT) has approved a recommendation that would allow the profession to introduce a three tier career framework. This framework includes an advanced practitioner ... -
A survey to investigate the current state of role development, and the perceived educational and training needs for MRI technologists in New Zealand performing role extension activities
(2011)Purpose: This research was conducted to investigate role extension for MRI technologists in New Zealand. It sought to identify role extension activities performed by MRI technologists and to determine if any of these roles ... -
What is the appropriate role of bilateral breast ultrasound, as an adjunct to mammography, in the management of patients with positive findings?
(2010)Objective The aim of the study is to assess the appropriate role of bilateral, whole-breast ultrasound as an adjunct to mammography, in the management of patients with positive imaging findings. Mammography has long been ...
