The Radiation Therapist profession through the lens of new technology: A practice development paper based on the ESTRO Radiation Therapist Workshops
- Author(s)
- Leech, M; Abdalqader, A; Alexander, S; Anderson, N; Barbosa, B; Callens, D; Chapman, V; Coffey, M; Cox, M; Curic, I; Dean, J; Denney, E; Kearney, M; Leung, VWS; Mortsiefer, M; Nirgianaki, E; Povilaitis, J; Strikou, D; Thompson, K; van den Bosch, M; Velec, M; Woodford, K; Buijs, M;
- Journal Title
- Technical Innovations & Patient Support in Radiation Oncology
- Publication Type
- Research article
- Abstract
- Technological advances in radiation therapy impact on the role and scope of practice of the radiation therapist. The European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) recently held two workshops on this topic and this position paper reflects the outcome of this workshop, which included radiation therapists from all global regions. Workflows, quality assurance, research, IGRT and ART as well as clinical decision making are the areas of radiation therapist practice that will be highly influenced by advancing technology in the near future. This position paper captures the opportunities that this will bring to the radiation therapist profession, to the practice of radiation therapy and ultimately to patient care.
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Keywords
- Radiation therapist; Scope of practice; Technological advances
- Department(s)
- Radiation Therapy
- Publisher's Version
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tipsro.2024.100243
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Creation Date: 2024-07-11 06:58:39
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