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ArticleJournal of applied clinical medical physics2025

Development of a database and analytical environment for precision quality management in high-precision radiotherapy.

Taichi Wada, Kazunori Miyaura, Kouzou Murakami, Yoshikazu Kagami

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4 authors.

Taichi WadaGraduate School of Health Sciences, Showa Medical University, Tokyo, Japan.
Kazunori MiyauraGraduate School of Health Sciences, Showa Medical University, Tokyo, Japan.
Kouzou MurakamiDepartment of Radiation Oncology, School of Medicine, Showa Medical University, Tokyo, Japan.
Yoshikazu KagamiDepartment of Radiation Oncology, School of Medicine, Showa Medical University, Tokyo, Japan.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundHigh-precision radiotherapy, especially intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), requires stringent quality assurance (QA) owing to its complexity. Moreover, patient-specific QA (PSQA) is essential to ensure accurate dose delivery. PURPOSE: This study aimed to develop a centralized PSQA database and analytical environment to improve consistency, efficiency, and safety in QA processes across institutions.

methodsA relational database was implemented using MOSAIQ Oncology Analytics, integrating structured input forms, statistical process control, and visualization tools. PSQA data from four institutions were collected and analyzed based on AAPM TG-218.

resultsA total of 835 PSQA cases were analyzed across five disease sites. Statistically derived action and tolerance limits revealed interfacility variability. Visualization dashboards enabled detection of trends and outliers, supporting real-time QA monitoring.

conclusionsThe system enhanced QA consistency, enabled benchmarking, and supported data-driven improvements. Centralized QA databases are effective tools for advancing radiotherapy quality and safety.

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Databases, FactualNeoplasmsPrecision MedicineQuality Assurance, Health CareRadiotherapy, Intensity-ModulatedRadiotherapy Planning, Computer-AssistedHumansQuality ControlRadiotherapy Dosagedatabasegamma analysishigh‐precision radiotherapypatient‐specific quality assuranceTG‐218

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PMID41194487
PMCPMC12589818

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