Strengthening Capacity in Radiotherapy Skills to Deliver High-Quality Treatments in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Qualitative Study.

Hope-Johnson, Thea; Parkes, Jeannette; Prajogi, Gregorius B; Sullivan, Richard; Vanderpuye, Verna; Aggarwal, Ajay; (2024) Strengthening Capacity in Radiotherapy Skills to Deliver High-Quality Treatments in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Qualitative Study. International journal of radiation, oncology, biology, physics, 121 (4). pp. 856-862. ISSN 0360-3016 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrobp.2024.10.005

Abstract

Radiation therapy is a core component of cancer treatment, used for both curative and palliative intent, alongside surgery and systemic therapies. Over the last 2 decades, external beam radiation therapy technologies have progressed from 2-dimensional (2D) to more complex techniques such as 3-dimensional (3D) conformal radiation therapy, intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), and stereotactic radiation therapy. Improved accuracy of treatment delivery has brought considerable benefits to patients, such as reduced toxicities and improved long-term outcomes.

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Item Type	Article
Faculty and Department	Faculty of Public Health and Policy > Dept of Health Services Research and Policy
PubMed ID	39503642
Elements ID	232503
Official URL	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrobp.2024.10.005

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