From classroom to clinic: innovating radiotherapy treatment planning education through real-world end-to-end case study simulation with an anthropomorphic phantom.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The incorporation of simulation-based learning in healthcare education, particularly in radiotherapy, is necessary for enhancing training and professional competencies to serve patient safety and treatment accuracy. This study aimed to incorporate an innovative end-to-end case study methodology, utilizing an anthropomorphic head phantom, into an undergraduate radiotherapy program at a United Kingdom (UK) based university. The objective was to enhance students' practical learning and theoretical understanding in radiotherapy treatment planning, a field where precision and accuracy are paramount.

Methods

The study began with an exploratory literature review to identify key educational challenges and opportunities in radiotherapy treatment planning. A qualitative app

SUBMITTER: Genitsarios I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11959824 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature