ESTRO 2023 - Abstract Book

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Monday 15 May 2023

ESTRO 2023

The Medical Research Council (MRC) framework for complex interventions was adopted. A co-design methodology involving patient representatives and health practitioners (HCP) was used to develop a series of instructional videos and podcasts. Co-design workshops were audio recorded and transcribed verbatim. Video scripts were based upon themes identified through framework analysis. To minimise bias member checking was adopted and patient representatives participated in video scripting; to maintain the outputs' authenticity they also appeared as patients in the videos. Feedback on the web resources was requested from clinical breast cancer experts (Therapeutic Radiographers/RTTs, Clinical Oncologists), patient advocate groups, and representatives from radiotherapy equipment manufacturers. Modifications to the web resources were made based on this critical feedback. Results Five key themes and 35 sub themes were identified from the patient advocates workshop (table 1). Information needs, pre-treatment readiness and reducing anxiety prior to radiotherapy were the focus of the key themes. Additional themes from the HCP workshop focussed on DIBH service challenges and teaching the DIBH technique. Five videos and two podcasts were developed based on the workshop themes and discussions. Positive feedback from the formal review meant only minor amendments were required prior to the resources going live.The web resources are used by several UK radiotherapy departments and the web site averages 1,800 unique visitors per month.