Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Integrating remote patient monitoring into pulmonary rehabilitation: a feasibility randomised controlled trial.

ERJ open research·2026
Same author

Education needs in oxygen therapy for individuals with interstitial lung disease.

BMJ open respiratory research·2026
Same author

Recording Medical Errors in Brain Tumor Surgery Can Facilitate Their Avoidance: Single Institution Comparative Cohort Analysis over 19 Years.

Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.)·2026
Same author

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sex-related disparities in cystic fibrosis healthcare utilization and outcomes: A population study.

PloS one·2026
Same author

Targeted and Personalized Therapy for Difficult Benign Brain Tumors: A Review.

Journal of personalized medicine·2026
Same author

Outpatient Surgery in Neuro-Oncology-Advancing Patient Access and Care.

Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.)·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Apr 28, 2026

Patient-Specific Polyvinyl Alcohol Phantom Fabrication with Ultrasound and X-Ray Contrast for Brain Tumor Surgery Planning
08:41

Patient-Specific Polyvinyl Alcohol Phantom Fabrication with Ultrasound and X-Ray Contrast for Brain Tumor Surgery Planning

Published on: July 14, 2020

9.3K

Gamma Knife patients' experience: lessons learned from a qualitative study.

Wendy Clifford1, Heather Sharpe, Kathleen Joy Khu

  • 1Division of Neurosurgery, Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network, University of Toronto, 399 Bathurst Street, 4 West Wing, Toronto, ON M5T 2S8, Canada.

Journal of Neuro-Oncology
|April 10, 2009
PubMed
Summary

Patients reported satisfaction with Gamma Knife stereotactic radiosurgery (GKSRS), a focused radiation therapy for brain tumors. Improvements in the referral process and pain management are recommended for enhanced patient care.

More Related Videos

Investigation of the Electrophysiological and Thermographic Safety Parameters of Surgical Energy Devices During Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery in a Porcine Model
11:46

Investigation of the Electrophysiological and Thermographic Safety Parameters of Surgical Energy Devices During Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery in a Porcine Model

Published on: October 13, 2022

3.6K
Clinical Imaging of Microwave Mammography
05:28

Clinical Imaging of Microwave Mammography

Published on: November 14, 2025

443

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Apr 28, 2026

Patient-Specific Polyvinyl Alcohol Phantom Fabrication with Ultrasound and X-Ray Contrast for Brain Tumor Surgery Planning
08:41

Patient-Specific Polyvinyl Alcohol Phantom Fabrication with Ultrasound and X-Ray Contrast for Brain Tumor Surgery Planning

Published on: July 14, 2020

9.3K
Investigation of the Electrophysiological and Thermographic Safety Parameters of Surgical Energy Devices During Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery in a Porcine Model
11:46

Investigation of the Electrophysiological and Thermographic Safety Parameters of Surgical Energy Devices During Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery in a Porcine Model

Published on: October 13, 2022

3.6K
Clinical Imaging of Microwave Mammography
05:28

Clinical Imaging of Microwave Mammography

Published on: November 14, 2025

443

Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Patient Experience Research

Background:

  • Gamma Knife stereotactic radiosurgery (GKSRS) is a single-fraction outpatient radiation therapy for intracranial lesions.
  • It is a precise treatment method for well-defined brain tumors and other lesions.
  • Understanding patient perspectives is crucial for optimizing the GKSRS process.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore patient experiences and perspectives throughout the GKSRS treatment journey.
  • To identify key themes and areas for improvement in patient care during GKSRS.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative research methodology was employed.
  • Semi-structured, open-ended interviews were conducted with 29 adult patients.
  • Interviews focused on patients' experiences with GKSRS between August 2007 and August 2008.

Main Results:

  • Patients expressed overall satisfaction with the GKSRS treatment experience.
  • Most patients demonstrated good knowledge of GKSRS and had realistic outcome expectations.
  • Key themes included adequate education, met process expectations, prioritization of outcomes, and significant issues with pain and anxiety.

Conclusions:

  • The GKSRS process is generally viewed positively by patients.
  • Areas for improvement include the referral-consultation process and procedural pain management.
  • Patient insights can enhance care delivery and improve health outcomes.