ESTRO 2024 - Abstract Book

S5784

RTT - Education, training, advanced practice and role developments

ESTRO 2024

Although barriers were identified, the proton imaging training was well received and successful in enhancing confidence in reviewing proton plans, with 95% (20) participants feeling sufficiently prepared in proton image verification to enable them to carry out their role post training. Recommendations, such as implementing more practical training time and factoring mentorship time specifically looking at imaging support have been suggested, to improve the training. The study has added to the proton imaging training research base, which is currently limited, with a view of sharing knowledge to the department and other PBT centres internationally.

Keywords: Proton beam therapy, proton imaging training

References:

1. Department of Health and Social Care. National Proton Beam Therapy Service Development Programme: Strategic Outline Case [Internet]. 2012 [cited 2023 October 23]; [106 pages]. Available from: National Proton Beam Therapy Service Development Programme: Strategic outline case (publishing.service.gov.uk) 2. Holloway S M, Holloway M D, Thomas S J. A method for acquiring random range uncertainty probability distributions in proton beam therapy. Phys Med Biol [Internet]. 2017 December [cited 2023 October 23]; 63(1): 1-11. Available from: Holloway.pdf (nerc.ac.uk)

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Poster Discussion

RTT involvement in research: a survey of skills and knowledge, identifying barriers and facilitators

Rita Simoes, Samaneh Samaneh Shoraka, Lauren Taylor, Syed Moinuddin, Amanda Webster

1- University College London Hospitals, Radiotherapy and Proton beam therapy, London, United Kingdom

Purpose/Objective:

RTTs are the primary staff group legally responsible for planning and delivering radiotherapy While playing a pivotal role in the multidisciplinary teams, RTTs are also key to developing and implementing new techniques, as well as advancing the profession. In the United Kingdom, the four pillars of advanced practice include clinical practice, education, leadership, and research components.1 Although many RTTs work to develop their roles, the inclusion of research and development (R&D) as part of the scope of practice can be challenging. Therefore, we conducted a survey at our radiotherapy and proton beam therapy (PBT) departments aimed at identifying experience in R&D as well as possible barriers and facilitators.

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