Head and neck radiotherapy quality assurance conference for dedicated review of delineated targets and organs at risk: results of a prospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Head and neck (HN) radiotherapy (RT) is complex, involving multiple target and organ at risk (OAR) structures delineated by the radiation oncologist. Site-agnostic peer review after RT plan completion is often inadequate for thorough review of these structures. In-depth review of RT contours is critical to maintain high-quality RT and optimal patient outcomes.

Materials and methods

In August 2020, the HN RT Quality Assurance Conference, a weekly teleconference that included at least one radiation oncology HN specialist, was activated at our institution. Targets and OARs were reviewed in detail prior to RT plan creation. A parallel implementation study recorded patient factors and outcomes of these reviews. A major change was any modification to the high-dose planning

SUBMITTER: Farris JC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10827337 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature