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 …

The term “patient experience” is currently ubiquitous in health care. Many facilities are
striving to improve care by examining how patients interact with and view their organization …

Introduction The aims of this study were to (1) examine what makes a communication
encounter with a diagnostic radiographer effective from the patient's perspective and (2) …

Background The aims of this study were to determine whether a radiation therapist-led
patient education intervention (RT Prepare) reduced breasts cancer patients' psychological …

Introduction Patients sometimes present for radiation therapy with high levels of anxiety.
Communication skills training may assist radiation therapists to conduct more effective …

Purpose For childhood sexual abuse survivors, cancer care can be retraumatizing because
of perceived similarities to the original sexual violence. The authors' group designed and …

Purpose Although patients receive information prior to commencing radiotherapy, they often
experience anxiety and distress. We conducted a pilot randomised controlled trial to …

Radiation therapists (RT s) plan and deliver radiotherapy treatment for patients diagnosed
with cancer. They need to communicate regularly with their patients and may have a role to …

Purpose Managing radiotherapy (RT)-induced pain is essential for reducing the likelihood of
treatment interruption and improving the chance of tumor control. The current study aimed to …

Purpose Health literacy plays a key role in a patient's ability to use health information and
services, and can affect health outcomes. This study aimed to explore radiation therapists' …