A Survey Study on the Roles, Responsibilities and Workforce Characteristics of Radiation Oncology Nurses in Australia.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Radiation Oncology Nurses (RONs) are key members of the radiation oncology team; however, the role of the RON is not always clear. The aims of this study were to provide an overview of the RON workforce in Australia, to describe the roles and responsibilities of RONs, and to identify challenges and job satisfaction of RONs.

Methods

This was a two-part multi-methods survey study. Two self-reported questionnaires were distributed online using purposive and snowball sampling: Radiation Oncology Facility Survey (ROFS) and RON Workforce Survey (RONWS). The surveys used tick boxes, Likert scale and open and closed-ended questions. Frequencies and percentages were calculated for categorical variables; mean/standard deviation for continuous variables.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Roach M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12418055 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature