Treatment of cervical cancer: overcoming challenges in access to brachytherapy
K Lichter, C Anakwenze Akinfenwa… - Expert review of …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction Brachytherapy is an essential component of the cervical cancer treatment
paradigm as it contributes to improved clinical outcomes and overall survival. Yet …
paradigm as it contributes to improved clinical outcomes and overall survival. Yet …
Brachytherapy training survey among radiation oncology residents in Europe
AE Sturdza, M Stephanides… - Radiotherapy and …, 2022 - Elsevier
We aim to investigate the current state of brachytherapy (BT) training among the radiation
oncology trainees in Europe. Material and methods A 22-question online survey based on …
oncology trainees in Europe. Material and methods A 22-question online survey based on …
Virtual reality-based simulation improves gynecologic brachytherapy proficiency, engagement, and trainee self-confidence
ABSTRACT PURPOSE Intracavitary brachytherapy is critical in treatment of cervical cancer
with the highest rates of local control and survival. Only about 50% of graduating residents …
with the highest rates of local control and survival. Only about 50% of graduating residents …
[HTML][HTML] Improving the quality of care and patient safety in oncology, the contribution of simulation-based training: A scoping review
N Al Wachami, M Chahboune, I Youlyouz… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Objective Simulation-based training (SBT) is an effective educational method widely used in
many clinical settings, including oncology. This study undertakes a scoping review of …
many clinical settings, including oncology. This study undertakes a scoping review of …
Challenges in the sustainability of brachytherapy service in contemporary radiotherapy
M Swain, A Budrukkar, A Rembielak, T Kron… - Clinical Oncology, 2023 - Elsevier
Brachytherapy has a long history of delivering a highly conformal radiation dose to the target
volume with sparing of adjacent normal tissue and has an irreplaceable role in certain …
volume with sparing of adjacent normal tissue and has an irreplaceable role in certain …
Survey on brachytherapy training among radiation oncology residents in the German-speaking regions of Europe
J Knoth, S Konrad, K Lössl, L Motisi, M Mäurer… - Strahlentherapie und …, 2023 - Springer
Purpose This survey aimed to determine the perception of brachytherapy training among
residents in the DACH region, consisting of Austria, Germany and Switzerland. Material & …
residents in the DACH region, consisting of Austria, Germany and Switzerland. Material & …
Gynecologic interstitial brachytherapy curriculum using a low-cost phantom with ultrasound workshop and a treatment planning workshop is effective
JC Shiao, A Santoso, K Stuhr, SJ Bennett, D Gao… - Brachytherapy, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE (S) Standardized simulation training geared towards
interstitial brachytherapy (IS BT) for gynecologic malignancies is lacking in radiation …
interstitial brachytherapy (IS BT) for gynecologic malignancies is lacking in radiation …
Comparison of virtual reality platforms to enhance medical education for procedures
NK Shah, NK Taunk, R Maxwell, X Wang… - Frontiers in Virtual …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Background: Historically, medical education relied on apprentice-based experiences
requiring direct observation in patient cases. Simulation-based education has been shown …
requiring direct observation in patient cases. Simulation-based education has been shown …
[HTML][HTML] Implementation of online workshops on image-guided adaptive brachytherapy (interventional radiotherapy) in locally advanced cervical cancer: experience of …
PURPOSE To provide educational support to brachytherapy users during the COVID-19
pandemic, online workshops were developed and implemented by BrachyAcademy, non …
pandemic, online workshops were developed and implemented by BrachyAcademy, non …
[HTML][HTML] Challenges in the transition to independent radiation oncology practice and targeted interventions for improvement
AN De Leo, N Drescher, JE Bates, AR Yeung - Technical Innovations & …, 2022 - Elsevier
Numerous radiation oncology residents and junior attendings have identified common
weaknesses in residency training that hinder the transition from training to independent …
weaknesses in residency training that hinder the transition from training to independent …