VERT, a virtual clinical environment, enhances understanding of radiation therapy planning concepts.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The ability to understand treatment plan dosimetry and apply this understanding clinically is fundamental to the role of the radiation therapist. This study evaluates whether or not the Virtual Environment for Radiotherapy Training (VERT) contributes to teaching treatment planning concepts to a cohort of first-year radiation therapy students.

Methods

We directly compared a custom-developed VERT teaching module with a standard teaching module with respect to the understanding of treatment planning concepts using a cross-over design. Students self-reported their understanding of specific concepts before and after delivery of the VERT and standard teaching modules and evaluated aspects of VERT as a learning experience. In addition, teaching staff participated in a

SUBMITTER: Leong A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5986053 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature