Radiation Risks and Paediatric Computed Tomography - Research Proposal Example

The research objectives are;

• To study how aware people are regarding the risks that are caused to human health due to the exposure to radiations
• To find out how we can cause awareness among people regarding the risks of exposure to radiations and Computed Tomography
• To formulate strategies to minimize radiations exposure to children among physicians

LITERATURE REVIEW

Previously a lot of research has been done on this topic. This problem has been increasing day by day because doctors have started relying more on technology. Because of this, for every problem, they have started using machines for diagnosis. Some machines are harmful because they emit radiations that are very harmful to children’s health. In order to reduce this problem a lot of work needs to be done. Our objective is to find out whether doctors are aware of this problem or not. If yes, how much they are implementing. If not, how can we increase awareness about its risks?

DESK RESEARCH

Previously a lot of research has been done on this topic, all of the links are mentioned in the “Bibliography” section.

BENEFITS OF THE STUDY

The benefits of the study will be as follows;

• We will get to know how aware people are of the risks of radiation exposure.
• Also, we will be able to formulate strategies that will help in minimizing radiation exposure to children
• We will be able to increase awareness of the risks that are caused to human health by exposure to radiation and Computed Tomography.

RESEARCH DESIGN

In order to get preliminary information,  we will refer to desk research that is the research that has been done previously by others regarding Radiation risks and Computed Tomography.

Next, we will design a questionnaire for the general public to get information regarding how aware they are of the hazards of the Radiations’ exposure risks and Computed Tomography’s effects on human health.

We will also make a questionnaire for physicians to see how aware they are and what is their perspective on this issue and how they think this risk can be minimized for children at least and to see what strategies they use currently to minimize the risk of radiation to children.

Moreover, we will conduct a focus group including physicians and technicians who know about the risks of radiations and computed tomography and who can help in the formulation of strategies for the reduction of risks of radiation exposure among children.

DATA ANALYSIS

First, the secondary data will be referred to and then we will refer to the questionnaires and focus group that we will conduct. We will use some or all of the following statistical tools to analyze the data at hand;

• Data gathering in tabular form
• Bar diagram
• Pie charts
• Results of questionnaires in tabular form

A 95% confidence interval will be used.

NATURE AND FORMS OF RESULTS

A written report will be submitted to the instructor. 

SCHEDULE

The schedule is as follows;

• Collection of secondary data
• Preparation of Questionnaires
• Distribution of Questionnaires
• Focus Groups
• Data analysis
• Report writing