ESTRO 2023 - Abstract Book

S2058

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ESTRO 2023

The program was tailored based on discussion with Calmette Hospital via a needs analysis. The content was delivered online via didactic lectures (26 hours over 7 weekend sessions) categorized into basic and advanced modules (5 months apart) between November 2021 and Apr 2022 respectively. The program titled, “Principles of radiotherapy practice and research”, was designed with site-specific focus on patient and radiation safety, patient positioning, treatment and common side effects, various imaging techniques and verification, motion management applications, research and professional development. Pre-Post-evaluation multiple choice questions (MCQ) were administered to assess effectiveness of training. Results A total of 10 attendees attended the basic modules and 8 participants for the advanced modules. Based on Pre-Post-MCQ matched datasets, some improvements were observed in the basic program with improved overall median scores from 50% (Pre) to 81.3% (Post) (8 questions) (p<0.05) (Table 1). Similar outcomes were measured for advanced modules; however, no significant improvement were observed (Table 2).

Conclusion Remote didactic lectures can be delivered effectively. However, reduced efficacy in the advanced modules could be attributed to various factors such as difficulty level, relevance to local application due to technology differences, casemix and depth of engagement compared to practicum or in-person mode.

PO-2289 Radiation therapy students' perceptions of Peer Group Supervision: A pilot study

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PO-2290 Identifying the priority areas for simulation in radiotherapy education: a Delphi study.

S. Ketterer 1 , N. Hutton 1

1 Society of Radiographers, Professional and Education, Liverpool, United Kingdom

Purpose or Objective Simulation based education has been identified as a key area for improving student experience and preparation for practice; offering an ideal opportunity to develop problem-solving skills in a safe environment, producing graduates who will be agile learners (1). Over the past decade there has been increased interest in the use of simulation as educators seek to optimise student experience and ensure placement opportunities are utilised effectively and efficiently (2,3). This study adopted a Delphi methodology to elicit consensus opinion on the priority areas for simulation within pre-registration therapeutic radiographer education. Materials and Methods A multi-stage mixed method approach was undertaken, guided by a project steering group including representation from a range of stakeholders; Higher Education Institutions, clinical educators, patients, students, HCPC, AHP and simulation experts. A Delphi study was conducted across UK HEIs n=14, UK NHS radiotherapy providers n=59 and UK private radiotherapy providers n=15 to gather consensus opinion on the priority areas for simulation within pre-registration education of therapeutic radiographers. Round one sought to gain insight on all areas of the curriculum the panel felt could be delivered by simulation. Round two presented the themes from round one to participants and asked them to rank these based on their “importance” and “desirability” for delivery via simulation. Focus groups with student and patient representatives were utilised to supplement the Delphi data.

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