Near-Peer Teaching in Radiation Oncology: a Proof of Principle Study for Learning Treatment Planning.

ABSTRACT: Radiotherapy techniques are expanding in range and complexity; therefore, protecting learning environments where residents nurture treatment planning skills is critical. The evidence base for 'near-peer' teaching (NPT), where professionals at a similar career stage assist in each other's learning, is growing in hospital-based disciplines, but has not been reported in radiation oncology. The feasibility of a resident-led teaching programme for developing treatment planning skills was investigated herein with quality improvement (QI) methodology. Following consultation with attendings (n = 10) and all residents (n = 17) at the two cancer centres in the region, a regular NPT session focused on planning skills was initiated at the largest centre, with video-linking to the second centre. Tutori

SUBMITTER: Walls GM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9064121 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature