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ArticleTechnical innovations & patient support in radiation oncology2025

Proton beam therapy image-guided radiotherapy training for RTTs - Experience from a single institution.

Jannath Shirin Kottakunnan, Samaneh Shoraka, Amy Dodd, Maria Kilkenny, Sarah Petty, Kathryn Osborn, Amanda Webster

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Article in Technical innovations & patient support in radiation oncology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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7 authors.

Jannath Shirin KottakunnanCancer Division, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
Samaneh ShorakaCancer Division, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
Amy DoddCancer Division, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
Maria KilkennyCancer Division, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
Sarah PettyCancer Division, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
Kathryn OsbornCancer Division, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
Amanda WebsterCancer Division, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.

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Abstract

This study investigates whether an Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) workbook and Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) case studies enhances Radiation Therapists' (RTTs) confidence analysing Proton Beam Therapy (PBT) CBCTs. An 11-participant questionnaire-based study was conducted to assess pre- and post-training confidence. Prior to training, RTTs exhibited higher confidence in photon CBCT decision-making over proton CBCT, highlighting the need for PBT-specific IGRT training, irrespective of prior photon experience. After completing the PBT IGRT workbook and case studies, RTTs experienced increased confidence in analysing PBT CBCTs. The workbook was particularly beneficial for junior RTTs, while experienced staff desired clearer guidance and real-life scenarios. The results show the IGRT workbook and CBCT case studies enhance RTTs' confidence in PBT CBCT analysis. PBT departments should consider these results for RTT led IGRT. Future work could involve adjusting training to account for participants' prior IGRT experience and conducting larger-scale studies to validate our results.

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Case studiesCone beam computed tomographyConfidenceIGRT workbookImage-guided radiation therapyProton beam therapyRotational workforceTraining

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PMID39850231
PMCPMC11755385

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