Unsealed Source: Scope of Practice for Radiopharmaceuticals Among United States Radiation Oncologists.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Our purpose was to determine the utilization of and barriers to implementation of radiopharmaceutical therapy (RPT) among U.S. radiation oncologists.

Methods and materials

An anonymous, voluntary 21-item survey directed toward attending radiation oncologists was distributed via social media platforms (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Student Doctor Network). Questions assessed practice characteristics, specific RPT prescribing patterns, RPT prescribing interest, and perceived barriers to RPT implementation. Nonparametric χ² test was used for correlation statistics.

Results

Of the 142 respondents, 131 (92.3%) practiced in the United States and were included for this analysis. Respondents were well balanced in terms of practicing region, population size s

SUBMITTER: Shukla U 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9486426 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep-Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature