US Radiation Oncologists (Re)Defined: An American Society for Radiation Oncology Scope of Practice Study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To assess US radiation oncologists' views on practice scope and the ideal role of the radiation oncologist (RO), the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) conducted a scope of practice survey.

Methods and materials

In spring 2019, ASTRO distributed an online survey to 3822 US RO members. The survey generated 984 complete responses (26% response rate) for analysis. Face validity testing confirmed respondents were representative of ASTRO's RO membership.

Results

Nearly all respondents agreed that "ROs should be leaders in oncologic care." Respondents indicated the ideal approach to patient care was to provide "an independent opinion on radiation therapy and other treatment options" (82.5%) or "an independent opinion on radiation therapy but not outside

SUBMITTER: Fung CY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7500393 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature