A Review of Healthcare Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (HFMEA) in Radiotherapy. Issue 4 (October 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Giardina, M.; Cantone, M.C.; Tomarchio, E.; Veronese, I.
• Is Part Of: Health physics. Volume 111:Issue 4(2016:Oct.)
• Publication Date: 2016-10
• Subjects: radiation, medical -- radiotherapy -- risk analysis -- risk estimates; Biophysics -- Periodicals; Health Physics -- periodicals; Radiation Protection -- periodicals; Radiotherapy -- periodicals; Medische fysica; Electronic journals; 612.01448
• DOI: 10.1097/HP.0000000000000536
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0017-9078

Abstract

Abstract : Abstract: This paper presents a review of risk analyses in radiotherapy (RT) processes carried out by using Healthcare Failure Mode Effect Analysis (HFMEA) methodology, a qualitative method that proactively identifies risks to patients and corrects medical errors before they occur. This literature review was performed to provide an overview of how to approach the development of HFMEA applications in modern RT procedures, comparing recently published research conducted to support proactive programs to identify risks. On the basis of the reviewed literature, the paper suggests HFMEA shortcomings that need to be addressed.