Implementation of radiation therapist cylinder insertion for vaginal vault brachytherapy

Implementation of radiation therapist cylinder insertion for vaginal vault brachytherapy

Abstract Vaginal vault brachytherapy is a common treatment for endometrial cancer. Historically, applicator insertion has been the domain of a radiation oncologist (RO). This commentary outlines a project to improve efficiency and workforce utilisation by introducing a competency framework and train...

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Main Authors: Dean B. Paterson, Shelley M. Pearson, Carol A. Johnson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2019-06-01
Series:Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/jmrs.329
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spelling doaj-e3af7ff2e87d4debaf442c98279bd50f2020-11-25T03:20:10ZengWileyJournal of Medical Radiation Sciences2051-38952051-39092019-06-0166213313810.1002/jmrs.329Implementation of radiation therapist cylinder insertion for vaginal vault brachytherapyDean B. Paterson0Shelley M. Pearson1Carol A. Johnson2Radiation Treatment Department, Blood and Cancer Centre Wellington Regional Hospital Wellington New ZealandRadiation Treatment Department, Blood and Cancer Centre Wellington Regional Hospital Wellington New ZealandRadiation Treatment Department, Blood and Cancer Centre Wellington Regional Hospital Wellington New ZealandAbstract Vaginal vault brachytherapy is a common treatment for endometrial cancer. Historically, applicator insertion has been the domain of a radiation oncologist (RO). This commentary outlines a project to improve efficiency and workforce utilisation by introducing a competency framework and training module allowing entitled radiation therapists to perform single‐channel cylinder applicator insertions and treatment delivery under RO supervision for fraction one and without supervision for subsequent fractions. The rationale, relevant regulations, implementation process and barriers are explored.https://doi.org/10.1002/jmrs.329
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