ESTRO 2025 - Abstract Book

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RTT - Patient experience and quality of life

ESTRO 2025

Material/Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out on patients treated in the Radiation Oncology department of Farhat Hached Hospital in Sousse, Tunisia. Socioeconomic variables and clinical history were collected. The variable patients satisfaction was measured, anonymously, through A 14-item patient satisfaction survey, developed in-house to gain insights on patients’ perception of care throughout their cancer journey. Results: A total of 100 patients were included in this study. The average age of our patients was 56 [36-78]. The majority (58%) were from urban areas. Sixty three patient (63%) were from medium socioeconomic status. Treatment duration was predominantly under one month (51%). Most patients (63%) had afternoon sessions, and 80% relied on public transportation. Key findings include high satisfaction with the reception process (mean score = 4.4/5) and administrative clarity (mean score = 4.5/5). The medical and paramedical staff's courtesy and attentiveness were also highly rated (mean score = 4.4/5). Information provided about the treatment (objectives, side effects, session procedures) was deemed sufficient and clear, with an average rating of 4.8/5 for treatment information and 4.7/5 for procedural clarity. The competence of healthcare professionals received the highest rating (mean score = 4.9/5), while comfort in the treatment environment (waiting area, radiotherapy room) was rated 4/5. Patients were generally satisfied with the management of side effects, with an average score of 4.6/5 for follow-up care. The overall satisfaction with the radiotherapy treatment was also high, with a mean score of 4.4/5. Notably, 100% of participants would recommend our department to other patients. The open-ended responses suggested areas for improvement, including better appointment scheduling, reduced waiting times, a library in the waiting area, a psychologist on-site and digital display boards for patient order. Conclusion: This study highlights the overall high satisfaction levels reported by patients undergoing radiotherapy in our department. However, they do indicate some rooms for improvement, which underlines the importance of holistic care.

Keywords: Patient satisfaction, Radiotherapy, questionnaire

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Digital Poster Six weeks after pain-relieving radiotherapy – a quality assurance Petronella Lannerheim, Anna-Maria Lind Department of haematology, oncology and radiotherapy, Skåne university hospital, Lund, Sweden Purpose/Objective: A study is ongoing at the radiotherapy department, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden, measuring patients’ quality of life. The study is performed during a five-year timeline. Patients receiving palliative treatment were under represented among study participants. Material/Methods: The purpose was to find if our pain-relieving short radiotherapy had the desirable effect, how patients felt during and after six weeks. Staff assessed the performance status (WHO 1-4). The patients evaluated their pain using NRS (Numerical Rating Scale). After six weeks patients were contacted to follow up treatment effect.