Technical Innovations & Patient Support in Radiation Oncology (Jun 2024)

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

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 30
p. 100242

Abstract

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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.