Peer-assisted Learning: Intensity-modulated Radiotherapy Transition in Developing Countries

I Mohamad1, A Salem2, T Abu Hejleh3

  • 1Department of Radiation Oncology, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman, Jordan.

Clinical Oncology (Royal College of Radiologists (Great Britain))
|June 26, 2017
PubMed

Intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) is not widely used in developing countries due to technical challenges and a lack of expertise and resources. We outline head and neck cancer IMRT implementation challenges and highlight how improvised solutions allowed successful IMRT transition in Jordan. This article showcases a 'peer-assisted learning' model, promoting IMRT transition in other developing countries. Unlike the 'top-down' approach, this model is uncommonly addressed in oncology journals. Developing countries could benefit from this article to enhance the adoption of modern radiotherapy technology.