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Annette Boejen¹, Cai Grau

¹Department of Oncology Aarhus University Hospital, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark. annette.boejen@aarhus.rm.dk

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Virtual reality (VR) offers a novel approach to radiotherapy training, allowing safe simulation of complex clinical scenarios. Early results suggest VR enhances spatial understanding and may be cost-effective for training radiation therapists/nurses (RTTs).

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Area of Science:

Medical Physics
Radiotherapy
Medical Education

Background:

Radiotherapy planning and delivery is a complex, multidisciplinary process requiring deep understanding of patient anatomy and spatial relationships.
Current training methods may have limitations in simulating real-world clinical scenarios without risk or disruption.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the application and experience of virtual reality (VR) and immersive 3D visualization in radiotherapy training.
To evaluate the potential benefits of VR in improving the understanding and skills of healthcare professionals in radiation therapy.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature and reported experiences with VR tools in radiotherapy training.
Integration of immersive 3D visualization, including 3D linear accelerators and dose distributions, within IT-labs and clinical software.

Main Results:

VR training allows simulation of clinical situations without interfering with workflow or risking patient safety.
Immersive 3D visualization of dose distributions may enhance treatment planning and decision-making.
VR training appears to be a cost-effective option for clinical settings.

Conclusions:

Virtual reality presents a promising, novel tool for radiotherapy education, enabling risk-free simulation and potentially improving spatial understanding.
While the long-term efficacy compared to conventional training is still under investigation, initial findings for VR in radiotherapy training are encouraging.