ESTRO 2023 - Abstract Book

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ESTRO 2023

Conclusion The training and assessment were successful at providing the students with a learning gain. Therefore, the modules within the VIP are adequate to support the learning of newly qualified RTT’s in achieving their IGRT competencies. Further study is required to assess the implementation of the VIP within the London centre setting.

PO-2298 Children As Relatives to Patients in Radiotherapy

A.C. Lund 1 , K.M. Skak 1 , S.F. Jørgensen 1 , K.S.S. Funder 2 , N. Hjortholm 3 , L.M. Lindstrøm 4 , J. Rendsmark 5 , V.N. Hansen 1

1 Rigshospitalet, Department of Oncology, Copenhagen, Denmark; 2 Rigshospitalet, Department og Oncology, Copenhagen, Denmark; 3 Rigshospitalet, Depaetment of Oncology, Copenhagen, Denmark; 4 Rigshospitalet , CKO, Copenhagen, Denmark; 5 Rigshospitalet, CKO, Copenhagen, Denmark Purpose or Objective The aim of this project is to develop a tool to inspire the patients to include their children during their cancer treatment to prevent anxiety and serious mental health issues in the child. In Denmark app. 80.000 children and young adults/year lives with a parent who has a life-threatening disease. Often the parents have obstacles in sharing their cancer diagnosis this may leave the children with multiple mental health issues. Furthermore, addressing this issue with patients who are parents can be challenging for the RTT without a tool. In Denmark, no such material related to radiotherapy is accessible; therefore, we aim to develop such a tool. Materials and Methods 5 RTTs have been on a course in “Responsible for children as Relatives”. As a result of this we wanted to develop some tools for the RTT’s, which they could use in their RTT practice. This will help systemise and establish a dialog with the parent to involve their children. We wanted a set of tools that inspired the patient to involve their children, and a video material to support the conversation between the parent and the child. Furthermore, we wanted to make an invitation to the children to systemise their visit to the clinic. The material was developed with support from a psychologist, a communication specialist, and a former patient (and parent) from the clinic. Results 4 tools are developed to systemise the workflow in the clinic 3 tools are developed for use before the child visits the clinic:

• A folder Inspiration to Talk to Your Child During Radiotherapy (1)

• An invitation to the child, as a postcard Dear… you invited to see where your …. goes to treatment …. (2)

• A video Today Iben and Lise are Going with Their Dad to Radiotherapy (3)

1 tool for use during the child’s visit to the clinic: