/library/oar/handle/123456789/51344 2026-05-25T22:24:04Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/111378 Title: Navicular stress fractures : an evaluation Abstract: The navicular stress fracture is an uncommon condition, which affects athletes competing at high levels. As the condition is uncommon amongst the public in general, most of the times it is not taken into consideration. As most of the navicular stress fractures are incomplete, it is hard to diagnose the condition with plain radiography. This research project was designed to evaluate the different 1magmg modalities m diagnosing this condition. The data were gathered from various articles, which studied the aetiological and diagnostic factors of the navicular stress fracture. On the basis of the literature reviewed, the researcher concluded that the best imaging modality to diagnose the navicular stress fracture is Computed Tomography as it proved to be the most efficient imaging modality for diagnosis. On the basis of these findings, recommendations on how to diagnose the condition promptly and thus reducing further extent of the injury are proposed. Description: DIP.RADIOGRAPHY 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/53226 Title: The experience of patients udergoing MRI of the brain Abstract: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is widely considered to be a safe, noninvasive imaging modality since it does not employ ionising radiation. However, this does not imply that there are no adverse effects. The experience of patients during MRI procedures like other imaging techniques can be varied. Some patients' experience may lead them to absolutely refuse the examination or to make it impossible for it to be carried out. There are several factors which may affect experience of patients during MRI of the brain. This research was designed to identify those factors affecting the Maltese patients and to give practical solutions for improving this experience. This study was performed at the MRI suite in the Imaging Department at St. James Hospital in Zabbar. Several conclusions could be drawn from this study however which cannot be generalised for the total population. However, recommendations based on these conclusions could be suggested. Description: B.SC.(HONS)RADIOGRAPHY 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/51392 Title: The effectiveness of continuing professional development of radiographers in St. Luke's Hospital. Abstract: Obstetric ultrasound screening is currently an almost universal procedure of antenatal care provision. Despite the beneficial psychological effects that have been attributed to ultrasound screening as it promotes reassurance and anxiety alleviation of the pregnant women, increased levels of anxiety were also reported. These contradictory observations motivated the researcher to evaluate anxiety levels, using the ST AI questionnaire as a research tool, on a consecutive series of 15 women, undergoing obstetric ultrasound screening at Gozo General Hospital. The study demonstrated that ultrasound screening significantly reduced pregnant women's level of state anxiety. For trait anxiety measures, such significant reduction did not occur. This is consistent with the conceptual difference that exists between state and trait anxiety. Moreover, the prospect of the ultrasound screening examination had not resulted in an increase in anxiety (pre-scan state) when compared with the women's general stable emotional state (pre-scan trait). Finally, no significant linear relationship did emerge between the significant reduction in state anxiety registered and women demographic data. The researcher concluded that, on the basis of this research study, there is no evidence that ultrasound screening during pregnancy causes maternal anxiety, but rather that it relieves it. However, the researcher recommends that this study should be repeated using a larger sample size to produce more statistically significant results and thus firm conclusions can be drawn. Description: B.SC.(HONS)RADIOGRAPHY 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/47539 Title: The role of imaging in detecting non-accidental injury (N.A.I.). Abstract: This research study was designed to investigate the role of various imaging modalities suitable to detect N.A.I. The results obtained indicate that the skeletal survey is the commonest examination performed to detect non-accidental fractures (Nimkin and Kleinman, 1997). Also, other imaging modalities such as RNI, MRI, cr and U f S may help in the diagnosis of N .A. I. Thus it has been found through previous reviewed studies that investigations carried out by various radiological imaging modalities for non-accidental causes are justifiable and necessary. On the basis of the findings, recommendations are proposed on how various imaging modalities may be utilised to achieve the greatest benefits to the child. Description: DIP.RADIOGRAPHY 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z