Assessing radiation oncology research needs in India: Results of a physician survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In India, where the annual incidence of cancer is projected to reach 1.7 million by 2020, the need for clinical research to establish the most effective, resource-guided, and evidence-based care is paramount. In this study, we sought to better understand the research training needs of radiation oncologists in India.

Methods

A 12 item questionnaire was developed to assess research training needs and was distributed at the research methods course jointly organized by Indian College of Radiation Oncology, the American Brachytherapy Society, and Education Committee of the American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology during the Indian Cancer Congress, 2017.

Results

Of 100 participants who received the questionnaire, 63% responded. Ninety percent (56/63) we

SUBMITTER: Bhatia RK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7990497 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature