ESTRO 2024 - Abstract Book

S5829

RTT - Education, training, advanced practice and role developments

ESTRO 2024

Figure 1. On the left, the diverse steps in the radiomics project workflow, while on the right, the figure introduces the collaborative team responsible for this process:

-Medical Imaging Specialists assessing project feasibility and supervise the project;

-Medical specialists posing the clinical questions;

-Medical Imaging Scientists actively engaged in data analysis and interpretation.

Material/Methods:

Prior to engaging RTTs in a radiomics project, we conducted a literature review to explore the ways in which RTTs could be integrated into an image analysis project. Additionally, a comprehensive analysis of the RTT core curriculum was performed. An in-depth assessment was conducted on the participation of RTTs in a radiomics working group over a 12-month period. RTTs' knowledge was evaluated through the observation and assessment of their tasks, working together with other professionals engaged in radiomic analysis

Results:

Identifying a suitable role for RTT in a radiomics project has proven challenging, primarily due to the absence of documented evidence in the literature regarding their involvement in radiomic projects.

Analyzing the Benchmarking Document for RTTs [1] and Radiographers [2], different knowledge areas have been identified, which could prove valuable at various stages of a radiomics project. These areas may potentially evolve into new competencies for RTTs in the framework of image analysis.

RTTs have demonstrated specialized proficiency in medical imaging techniques, advanced knowledge of image formats, image segmentation tools, and database management. They have played a pivotal role in our radiomics core