Targeted Needs Assessment of Treatment Planning Education for United States Radiation Oncology Residents.
Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys
; 106(4): 677-682, 2020 03 15.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Prior surveys suggest almost one-third of chief residents report insufficient exposure to treatment planning. We evaluated the state of treatment planning education among United States residents. METHODS AND MATERIALS A web-based survey was sent to current residents identified using the Association of Residents in Radiation Oncology directory.RESULTS:
The response rate was 33%. Twenty-six percent of residents reported a mandatory treatment planning rotation. Seventy-one percent of residents reported reviewing ≤50% of plans with an attending. Twenty-three percent of respondents were not at all or only slightly comfortable (1 or 2 on a 1-5 scale) evaluating treatment plans. Residents with mandatory treatment planning rotations were more comfortable evaluating plans compared with those without mandatory rotations (P = .045). Overall, 60% reported insufficient exposure to treatment planning. Among postgraduate year 5 residents, this rate was 52%. Ninety-two percent of residents expressed interest in free supplemental treatment planning resources.CONCLUSIONS:
A significant proportion of residents surveyed report insufficient exposure to treatment planning. Development of a practical treatment planning curriculum would offer the opportunity to improve resident education, and ultimately quality of care, at the national level.
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Assunto principal:
Planejamento da Radioterapia Assistida por Computador
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Radioterapia (Especialidade)
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Avaliação das Necessidades
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Internato e Residência
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys
Ano de publicação:
2020
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Article