RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
(a)RESEARCH DESIGN:
The research design is descriptive research design because the characteristics of turnaround time of CT scan was described in the study .
(b)NATURE OF DATA:
For the purpose of the study, both primary and secondary data were collected.
· Primary data: The primary data were collected from the patients of Apollo Speciality Hospitals Madurai.
· Secondary data: Secondary data such as industry profile and company profile were collected from websites. The review of literature was collected from the online data bases Proquest and EBSCO.
(c)UNIVERSE:
Universe of the study consist of inpatient and outpatient who undergoing CT scan in Radiology department, Apollo Specialty Hospitals, Madurai.
(d)SAMPLE SIZE:
Sample size of 75 patients in 7 days was taken for the study including Inpatients and outpatients.
(e)SAMPLING METHOD:
The sampling method used in this project is “convenient method of sampling”. Because the sample was taken according to the convenience of the researcher.
(f)Method of Data collection
The Data has been collected by using a template.
(g)DATA ANALYSIS:
HISTOGRAM:
A frequency distribution shows how often each different value in a set of data occurs. A histogram is the most commonly used graph to show frequency distributions. It looks very much like a bar chart, but there are important differences between them.
PARETO CHART:
A Pareto is a specialized bar chart that breaks down a group by categories and compares them from largest to smallest. The Pareto chart capitalizes on the so-called
“80-20 RULE”: most of the problems (80) arise from relatively few causes (20).
FISHBONE DIAGRAM:
A popular technique is the cause-and-effect, or fishbone or Ishikawa, diagram. In addition to having a lot of names, this tool borrows from other tools. The fish bone is used t o brainstorm possible causes of a problem and it puts the possible causes into group, or affinities; causes that lead to other causes are linked as in a structure tree.
FLOW CHARTING:
These are termed as the “PROCESS MAPPING.” A flow chart is used to show the details of a process, including tasks & procedures, alternative path, decisions point, & rework loops.
BRAIN STORMING:
The brain storming session was conducted among 2 doctors, 4 technicians and 2typists.
The basic purpose of brainstorming is to come up with a list of options for a task or a solution – usually a longer list that is shortened into a final choice.
(vi) SCOPE OF THE STUDY:
The scope of this study is to reduce the turnaround time in Radiology (CT scan) so that the usage and revenue can be increased. Also there are many hospitals which have the similar problems. These hospitals can also gain from this project
LIMITATION:
Night shift patient are not included which would have affected my turnaround time.
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(vii) CHAPTERISATION:
CHAPTER I- INTRODUCTION AND DESIGN OF THE STUDY
In this chapter introduction, research problem, review of literature, research objective, hypothesis, research methodology, universe, sampling framework, method of data collection, data analysis, scope and limitations was discussed.
CHAPTER II- PROFILE
INDUSTRY PROFILE
This chapter gives the clear picture of Healthcare industry in India.
COMPANY PROFILE
In this chapter the profile of Apollo hospitals have been discussed.
CHAPTER III- DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION
This chapter presents the results of the analysis of the data collected.
CHAPTER IV- FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTIONS
This chapter gives the findings, suggestions and conclusion.
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