ESTRO meets Asia 2024 - Abstract Book

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RTT – Education, training, advanced practice and role developments

ESTRO meets Asia 2024

Plans were reviewed by using plan evaluation workbooks that allowed for self-directed development. As the trainees' progressed through the planning process, they inputted data into the workbook which presents them with a score for self-evaluation. Scores were calculated in comparison to the benchmark plan. Additional feedback was provided through a variety of online engagement, such as written and verbal evaluation from a planning mentor. This created a feedback loop whereby trainees could learn at their own pace and were provided with individualised feedback.

Results:

Over a 6-month period in 2023, 7 staff in Mainland China were successfully trained to create and assess the quality of radiotherapy plans. ICP supported the planners to expand both knowledge and practical skills in planning quality, particularly by highlighting disparities in expectations of plan conformity, target coverage and management of high dose regions. Following this milestone, a primary planner was designated and underwent training in plan evaluation. This additional training empowered this planner to assess the work of other planners and offer constructive feedback, guaranteeing that all plans going forward continue to meet international quality standards. Utilising the established planning training model, this planner was then able to effectively instruct subsequent trainees. At the conclusion of the training, a survey was administered to gather feedback from the trainees, regarding the training package. The results of the survey, which evaluated trainee's satisfaction with the training package, were overwhelmingly positive, with all 7 staff indicating that the training provided valuable insights into dosimetry.

Conclusion:

The remote training program delivered has enabled the 5 sites in Mainland China to independently complete and check plans since August 2023. ICP was able to successfully deliver this program completely remotely. Planning audits continue to be constructed to ensure quality is maintained and that guidelines are still being adhered to.

Future considerations for traning would include stereotactic modalities and the utilisation of AI contouring tools.

Keywords: education, training, development