Patient Perceptions of Radiation Therapy Prior to Initial Consultation With a Radiation Oncologist.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

There are currently limited data regarding patient perceptions and fears related to radiation therapy (RT). This study sought to identify and quantify patient concerns regarding RT and to determine the potential value of assessing these expectations prior to initial consultation.

Methods and materials

Patients with no prior history of RT were invited to complete an investigator-developed anonymous electronic survey prior to consultation. Patients were queried about their perceptions of RT and potential fears/concerns. The content validity index for survey items were scored with adequate construct validity. Survey items were scored descriptively through summary statistics. Relationships between respondent variables and responses to survey questions were analyzed by un

SUBMITTER: Novak J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11647473 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature