Reduced patient anxiety as a result of radiation therapist‐led psychosocial support: A systematic review

K Elsner, D Naehrig, GKB Halkett… - Journal of Medical …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Up to 49% of patients attending radiation therapy appointments may experience anxiety and
distress. Anxiety is heightened during the first few visits to radiation oncology. Radiation …

[HTML][HTML] Using virtual reality to prepare patients for radiotherapy: A systematic review of interventional studies with educational sessions

AM Grilo, B Almeida, C Rodrigues, AI Gomes… - Technical Innovations & …, 2023 - Elsevier
Purpose To understand the impact of radiotherapy educational sessions with virtual reality
on oncologic adult patients' psychological and cognitive outcomes related to the treatment …

Patient education using virtual reality increases knowledge and positive experience for breast cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy

YA Jimenez, S Cumming, W Wang, K Stuart… - Supportive Care in …, 2018 - Springer
Purpose Improved access to technology in the radiation therapy (RT) workforce education
has resulted in opportunities for innovative patient education methods. This study …

[HTML][HTML] RT Prepare: a radiation therapist-delivered intervention reduces psychological distress in women with breast cancer referred for radiotherapy

G Halkett, M O'Connor, M Jefford, S Aranda… - British journal of …, 2018 - nature.com
Background The aims of this study were to determine whether a radiation therapist-led
patient education intervention (RT Prepare) reduced breasts cancer patients' psychological …

[HTML][HTML] Virtual and augmented reality as a novel opportunity to unleash the power of radiotherapy in the digital era: a scoping review

G Marvaso, M Pepa, S Volpe, F Mastroleo, M Zaffaroni… - Applied Sciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
Although radiation therapy (RT) provides several therapeutic advantages in terms of cancer
control and quality of life, it continues to be a poorly understood field by most students and …

[HTML][HTML] Prostate cancer image guided radiotherapy: Why the commotion over rectal volume and motion?

SE Alexander, U Oelfke, R Westley, HA McNair… - Clinical and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Introduction Distended rectums on pre-radiotherapy scans are historically associated with
poorer outcomes in patients treated with two-dimensional IGRT. Subsequently, strict rectal …

The effect of individualized education with support on breast cancer patients' anxiety and depression during radiation therapy: A pilot study

S Zaheer, RB Gul, SS Bhamani, MA Memon - European Journal of …, 2020 - Elsevier
Purpose This study was undertaken to determine the effects of individualized education with
support intervention on breast cancer patients' anxiety and depression while undergoing …

Communicating the Gynecologic Brachytherapy Experience (CoGBE): Clinician perceived benefits of a graphic narrative discussion guide

S Avila, MJ Ruiz, D Petereit, R Arya, B Callender… - Brachytherapy, 2023 - Elsevier
ABSTRACT PURPOSE Many current radiotherapy patient education materials are not
patient-centered. An interprofessional team developed Communicating the Gynecologic …

Étude de faisabilité: l'utilisation de l'imagerie médicale en éducation thérapeutique en radiothérapie

D Kirkove, N Barthelemy, P Coucke, C Mievis… - Cancer …, 2022 - Elsevier
Résumé Objectifs de l'étude Évaluer la faisabilité d'un essai contrôlé randomisé explorant
l'utilisation de l'imagerie médicale en tant qu'intervention d'éducation thérapeutique (ETP) …

[HTML][HTML] Personalizing approaches to patient education throughout the radiation oncology workflow

J Goldman, KK Lin, V Londoño… - Appl Rad …, 2023 - appliedradiationoncology.com
For cancer patients who undergo radiation therapy (RT) at some part of their treatment
journey, new knowledge regarding the principles underlying RT, workflow, and side effects …