Radiation therapists' compliance to a palliative imaging protocol: a case report. Issue 2 (8th January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cvetkova, J.; O'Donovan, T.; Craig, A.; Mullaney, L.
• Is Part Of: Journal of radiotherapy in practice. Volume 17:Issue 2(2018)
• Page Start: 253
• Page End: 256
• Publication Date: 2018-01-08
• Subjects: imaging protocols and palliative radiotherapy, -- palliative imaging, -- quality assurance, -- treatment verification; Radiotherapy -- Periodicals; 615.842005
• DOI: 10.1017/S1460396917000723
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1460-3969

Abstract

Abstract: Background: Imaging protocols are implemented to identify and minimise set-up errors. A crucial component to the success of these protocols is staff compliance. Materials and methods: This is case report describing a retrospective review of radiation therapists' compliance to a palliative imaging protocol in a single large institution in one calendar year. Results: The review showed a non-compliance to protocol for 8% of treatments. The most frequent protocol deviation was a failure to calculate the mean set-up displacement after 2/3 days of consecutive imaging. Conclusion: Despite the presence of institutional evidence-based palliative imaging protocol unwanted deviations in practice can occur.