ESTRO meets Asia 2024 - Abstract Book

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Invited Speaker

ESTRO meets Asia 2024

Yat Man Tsang

Radiation Medicine Program, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Canada

Abstract

There have been constant changes and progressive developments in the technology used for the planning and delivery of radiotherapy, especially with the utilisation of artificial intelligence (AI) and telemedicine in cancer diagnosis/treatments/outcomes. Advancements in medical technology and a growing understanding of individual patient characteristics have facilitated a paradigm shift towards personalized care in radiotherapy. With the ever-increasing complexity of the radiotherapy patient pathway and limited healthcare resources, we, as healthcare professionals within radiation oncology, are obliged to respond to these ongoing advances efficiently through various resource management/optimization initiatives with a patient-centered personalised care focus. The radiotherapy workflows and models of care should be continuously evolved with an emphasis on high-quality communications/interactions between patients and radiation therapists, in order to support the consistent engagement of patients and their families at each stage of their cancer care journey.

Against this background, this presentation aims:

• To discuss the challenges/constraints in radiation therapy in terms of technological and equipment advancement, personalised treatment complexities, workforce shortages and training needs • To elaborate the historical perceptions on what radiation therapy management is • To illustrate examples of how radiation therapists in different roles/career stages can help with tackling these challenges

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Team building and collaboration in radiation therapy

Sharon Wong

Health and Social Sciences Cluster, Singapore Institute of Technology, Singapore, Singapore

Abstract

In radiation therapy, the complexity of care necessitates a multidisciplinary approach, making team building and collaboration crucial.

This presentation will cover the following:

• Importance of team building and collaboration in Radiation Therapy • Key components of Effective Team building • Strategies for enhancing collaboration • Case studies and Examples of successful team collaboration