Radiation therapist (RTT) perspectives on developing image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT) protocols for reirradiation.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Prospective studies on reirradiation are limited, with most available data being retrospective, resulting in challenges in standardising protocols, interpreting outcomes, and facilitating informed patient decisions. Advanced radiotherapy planning and delivery have increased treatment possibilities for complex cases, including reirradiation. However, considerable gaps and variability in reirradiation image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT) and treatment delivery exist. The aim of this work was to identify ways to optimise reirradiation IGRT protocols based on RTT feedback.

Methods

A quantitative and qualitative service improvement approach was selected, using a plan, do, check approach. RTT participants working in a single RT centre participated in focus group/nominal g

SUBMITTER: Duffton A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12398861 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature