The impact of an Advanced Practice Radiation Therapist contouring for a CBCT-based adaptive radiotherapy program
Robbie Beckert, Joshua P. Schiff, Eric Morris, Pamela Samson, Hyun Kim, Eric Laugeman
Abstract
We successfully implemented an APRT specializing in CBCT-guided online adaptive contouring. These data show statistical improvements in contouring time with APRT-led vs non-APRT led ART contouring, suggesting that an APRT specifically trained to manage the ART process may reduce physician workload and patient treatment time.
Topics & Concepts
ContouringWorkloadMedical physicsRadiation therapyMedicineRadiation TherapistComputer scienceRadiologyComputer graphics (images)Operating systemAdvanced Radiotherapy TechniquesLung Cancer Diagnosis and TreatmentMedical Imaging Techniques and Applications