Computed Tomography (CT) diagnostic scans are performed on thousands of patients daily throughout the world. CT scanning suites are under multiple pressures to optimize their process and improve their financial situations. The diagnostic value of certain scans can be enhanced by the use of intravenous iodinated contrast agents (IVCA) as they allow for increased anatomical visualization. A supplier of IVCAs contacted ParagonRx to map the administration of these agents to help identify ways to help optimize suite operation. (more…)
Posts Tagged ‘ethnography’
Computed Tomography (CT) Imaging Ethnography
Wednesday, September 29th, 2010Ethnographic Research and REMS
Monday, July 12th, 2010-Guest Blog by Andrea J. Simon, PhD.-
In the past year, pressures to integrate observational or ethnographic research (which really are one and the same) in pharmaceutical and biotech industries are increasing as the value of this research is becoming better understood. In particular, Phase IV research involving the management and use of a drug protocol is becoming more and more important; i.e., when a drug is in widespread use, risks need to be better understood. At the same time, there is a growing sense of uncertainty around ethnography’s legitimate role, how to integrate it into quantitative research, and when to use its information and insights to support or alter a previously defined direction. Along with this greater scrutiny, there is rising debate about ‘best practices’ in observational research processes, especially regarding the need to define protocols to ensure that research is conducted with proper rigor and is producing suitable, credible results. (more…)
