A comparative study using time-driven activity-based costing in single-fraction breast high-dose rate brachytherapy: An integrated brachytherapy suite vs. decentralized workflow.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Precision breast intraoperative radiation therapy (PB-IORT) is a novel approach to adjuvant radiation therapy for early-stage breast cancer performed as part of a phase II clinical trial at two institutions. One institution performs the entire procedure in an integrated brachytherapy suite which contains a CT-on-rails imaging unit and full anesthesia capabilities. At the other, breast conserving surgery and radiation therapy take place in two separate locations. Here, we utilize time-driven activity-based costing (TDABC) to compare these two models for the delivery of PB-IORT.

Methods

Process maps were created to describe each step required to deliver PB-IORT at each institution, including personnel, equipment, and supplies. Time investment was estimated for eac

SUBMITTER: Squeo GC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9149052 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature