ESTRO meets Asia 2024 - Abstract Book

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Invited Speaker

ESTRO meets Asia 2024

streaming with deformable image registrations and treatment re-optimization, based on image guided RT (IGRT) information sets, such as CBCT or MRI guided RT (MRIgRT).

The transition from off-line protocols to online and (near) real-time is posed as a critical cornerstone in modern RT Era, which utilizes a considerable amount of data to produce renewed and revalidated adapted plans, mostly with accelerated inverse planning algorithms for IMRT/VMAT. Patient positioning and immobilization devices and respective tools are slowly progressing to a more patient friendly versions, due to the optical surface detection systems and the automation of these surface guided RT (SGRT) strategies. The development of the SGRT technologies, introduced new concepts and opportunities in the recent years and reveals its potential as it becomes standard of care in RT. The automated mechanisms underlying this technology allows for a real-time body positioning and monitoring, triggered/gated treatments and a step forward to tattoo less radiotherapy at a global scale. AI and automation reveal the source for healthcare transition for more feasible and reliable clinical applications and promises a tremendous impact on future developments in Radiotherapy outcomes. As AI incorporates in the clinical practice, ethical and legal questions may arise. AI tools and models should be clearly recognized, interpreted and demonstrated, so that the RT community could accept and adopt it for a safer clinical environment.

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Patient-centred care and communication

Sharon Wong

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

Abstract

The lecture focuses on advancing patient-centered care and communication in radiotherapy, highlighting the importance of placing patients at the core of treatment processes. Embracing technological advancements, addressing systemic and cultural challenges, and focusing on future innovations will ensure that patient needs are met, ultimately improving outcomes and satisfaction in radiotherapy.

Upon completion of this lecture, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the significance of integrating patient-centered care and communication in radiotherapy 2. Implement effective communication strategies such as active listening, empathy, and the use of visual aids to ensure patient comprehension and support 3. Identify and addressing challenges in implementing patient-centered care, including systemic barriers, cultural factors, and health literacy issues 4. Embrace future directions in radiotherapy, including AI, advanced imaging techniques, telemedicine, and holistic therapies 5. Emphasize the importance of continuous innovation and patient engagement to enhance outcomes in radiotherapy