Identifying risk characteristics using failure mode and effect analysis for risk management in online magnetic resonance-guided adaptive radiation therapy.

ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

Online magnetic resonance-guided adaptive radiotherapy (MRgART) is a new technology of radiotherapy and requires a new quality control program in many aspects. This study aimed to gain a deeper understanding of risks in online MRgART through the application of failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA) for more enhanced and effective quality assurance (QA) programs.

Materials and methods

We present an FMEA conducted by a multidisciplinary team with more than two years of experience. A process map describing the whole process of online MRgART was developed and potential failure modes were identified. High-risk failure modes and their potential causes and corrective measures were also identified. Failure modes were classified into three categories, MRgRT, o

SUBMITTER: Nishioka S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9194450 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature