Measurement Of Radiation Dose Levels In Patients At X-Ray Units Of Selected Hospitals

Title Page
Certification
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Table of Content
List of Tables
Abstract

Chapter One:
Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
1.1.1 Importance of X-ray Imaging in Medical Diagnosis
1.1.2 Risks Associated With Radiation Exposure in Medical Imaging
1.1.3 Need for Radiation Dose Monitoring in X-ray Units
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Objectives of the Study
1.4 Research Questions
1.5 Significance of the Study
1.6 Scope of the Study
1.7 Operational Definitions of Key Terms

Chapter Two:
Literature Review
2.1 Overview of Medical Radiation and Its Effects
2.1.1 Types of Radiation Used in Medical Imaging
2.1.2 Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation
2.2 Radiation Dose Measurement in Medical Imaging
2.2.1 Methods of Measuring Radiation Dose
2.2.2 Devices Used for Radiation Dose Measurement
2.3 Previous Studies on Radiation Dose Levels in X-ray Units
2.3.1 Studies Conducted Locally
2.3.2 International Studies
2.4 Factors Affecting Radiation Dose Levels in X-ray Imaging
2.4.1 Equipment Factors
2.4.2 Patient Factors
2.4.3 Operator Factors
2.5 Regulatory Framework for Radiation Safety in Medical Imaging

Chapter Three:
Research Methodology
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Study Area
3.3 Population and Sampling Techniques
3.3.1 Inclusion Criteria
3.3.2 Exclusion Criteria
3.4 Data Collection Methods
3.4.2 Direct Measurement of Radiation Dose
3.5 Data Analysis Techniques
3.5.1 Descriptive Statistics
3.5.2 Inferential Statistics
3.6 Ethical Considerations

Chapter Four:
Data Presentation, Analysis, and Discussion
4.1 Presentation of Data
4.2 Analysis of Data
4.2.1 Descriptive Analysis
4.2.2 Inferential Analysis
4.3 Discussion of Findings
4.3.1 Comparison With Previous Studies
4.3.2 Interpretation of Results
4.3.3 Implications for Radiation Safety in X-ray Units

Chapter Five:
Conclusion and Recommendations
5.1 Summary of Findings
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendations
5.3.1 Recommendations for X-ray Unit Operators
5.3.2 Recommendations for Hospital Management
5.3.3 Recommendations for Future Research
5.4 Limitations of the Study
References
Appendices