Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
Aims
The aim of the module is to provide the student with an understanding of the principles, equipment and techniques of the various technologies within Diagnostic Imaging and to enable them to use this understanding to recommend appropriate imaging strategies to address clinical questions and evaluate imaging techniques with reference to the radiographic literature. Students will also be equipped to identify appropriate research questions and methods to advance the evidence base, in preparation for their final year dissertation.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Evaluate and compare imaging strategies, employing understanding of the principles, equipment and techniques of cross-sectional imaging modalities and evidence from the radiographic literature.: 1,2Understand the essential principles of, and begin to evaluate, the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in aspects of diagnostic imaging: 1Formulate effective search strategies using health related databases: 1,2Further develop critical appraisal skills to assess the quality of relevant literature: 1,2Select appropriate research designs for a range of research questions and recognize the strengths and limitations of each design: 2,3Select appropriate descriptive statistics and an appropriate method of analysis for a proposed research project: 3Develop a research proposal including any necessary ethical considerations and possible dissemination strategies: 3
ScheduledSeminars and workshops ~ 20 hoursIn situ or synchronous Lectures ~ 30 hoursIndependent studyAsynchronous material (prerecorded lectures and Sways etc) ~ 15 hoursPrep for seminars/workshops ~ 20 hoursAssessment 1 prep and writing ~ 40 hoursAssessment 2 prep and writing ~ 40 hoursAssessment 3 prep and writing ~ 15 hoursAdditional reading and independent study ~ 120 hours
Description of Module Assessment
1: Assignment weighted 40%2500 word critical evaluation of three articles2500 word critical appraisal of three different research articles from the recent radiographic literature. The articles should be chosen to reflect the varied modalities and research methods covered in the module, as directed by the module leader in the published assessment brief.
2: Literature Review weighted 40%2500 word literature ReviewAn 2500 word review of the literature addressing a particular topic in Diagnostic Imaging in support of the research proposal (assessment 3) for the level 6 dissertation. A critical appraisal tool such as CASP must be used and evidence of systematic development of a search strategy is also required.
3: Research Proposal weighted 20%Research ProposalAn 800-word research proposal submitted via a proforma. This should be on the same topic as Assessment 2, the systematic review, and is expected to form the basis of the student¿s final year dissertation.