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ArticleTechnical innovations & patient support in radiation oncology2024

RTT advanced practice and how it can change the future of radiotherapy.

Aileen Duffton, Nicole Harnett, Helen A McNair, Erica Bennett, Melanie Clarkson, Jose Guilherme Couto, Gavin Lawler, Kristie Matthews, Celeste Oliveira, Natalie Rozanec and 2 more

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Article in Technical innovations & patient support in radiation oncology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 14 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

14 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

12 authors.

Aileen DufftonRadiotherapy Department, Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, Glasgow, UK.
Nicole HarnettRadiation Medicine Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, CA.
Helen A McNairInstitute of Cancer Research, London, UK.
Erica BennettBon Secours Radiotherapy Cork in partnership with UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, Cork, IE.
Melanie ClarksonCollege of Health, Wellbeing and Life Sciences, Sheffield Hallam University, UK.
Jose Guilherme CoutoRadiography Department, University of Malta, MT.
Gavin LawlerResearch & Innovation Infrastructures Unit, Research Strategy & Funding Directorate, Health Research Board, Dublin, IE.
Kristie MatthewsFaculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, AU.
Celeste OliveiraRadiotherapy Department, Instituto Português de Oncologia do Porto (IPO Porto), PT.
Natalie RozanecDepartment of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto, CA.
Rita SimõesInstitute of Cancer Research, London, UK.
Yatman TsangRadiation Medicine Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, CA.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The radiation therapy (RT) landscape is continuously evolving, necessitating adaptation in roles and responsibilities of radiation therapists (RTTs). Advanced Practice Radiation Therapists (APRTs) have taken on a proactive role in expanding services and assuming responsibilities within multi-professional teams. A European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) brought geographically diverse and experienced RTTs together, to discuss how advanced practice (AP) in the RTT profession should be future-proofed and create a global platform for collaboration. Challenges in achieving consensus and standardisation of APRT was identified across jurisdictions, emphasising the importance of international collaboration. Whilst highlighting the pivotal role of APRTs in driving innovation, improving patient care, and navigating the complexities of modern RT practice, this position paper presents outcomes and recommendations from the workshop. Discussions highlighted the need for standardised role definitions, education frameworks, regulatory support, and career development pathways to enable the advancement of APRT effectively. Increasing networks and collaboration is recommended to ensure APRTs can shape the future of RT.

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Advanced practiceRadiation therapistRadiation therapyRole development

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PMID38595787
PMCPMC11002743

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