Meeting the challenges imposed by COVID-19: Guidance document by the ESTRO Radiation TherapisT Committee (RTTC). (September 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tsang, Yat; Duffton, Aileen; Leech, Michelle; Rossi, Maddalena; Scherer, Philipp
• Is Part Of: Technical innovations & patient support in radiation oncology. Volume 15(2020)
• Page Start: 6
• Page End: 10
• Publication Date: 2020-09
• Subjects: COVID-19 -- Radiotherapy -- RTT; Radiotherapy -- Periodicals; Cancer -- Radiotherapy -- Periodicals; Cancer -- Patients -- Hospital care -- Periodicals; 615.842
• DOI: 10.1016/j.tipsro.2020.05.003
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2405-6324

Abstract

Highlights: Under the influences of COVID-19, challenges have been imposed to radiation oncology. Radiotherapy and radiation therapist (RTT) practice is modified and continue to be evolved under COVID-19. This article provides guidance on necessary precautions to be adopted in clinical RTT practice. Abstract: COVID-19 – a novel coronavirus was firstly reported in December 2019. In response to threats imposed by COVID-19, the European society for radiotherapy and oncology Radiation TherapisT Committee (ESTRO RTTC) prepared this document in conjunction with an infographic with four main domains: patient care, RTT workflow, remote working and RT practice. In the context of the current COVID-19 pandemic, RTTs should be empowered with appropriate guidance and personal protection equipment in order to provide a safe radiotherapy service by limiting potential viral exposure to patients, healthcare workers and general public.