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Dean B Paterson1, Shelley M Pearson1, Carol A Johnson1
1Radiation Treatment Department, Blood and Cancer Centre, Wellington Regional Hospital, Wellington, New Zealand.
Abstract:
Vaginal vault brachytherapy is a common treatment for endometrial cancer. Historically, applicator insertion has been the domain of a radiation oncologist (RO). This commentary outlines a project to improve efficiency and workforce utilisation by introducing a competency framework and training module allowing entitled radiation therapists to perform single-channel cylinder applicator insertions and treatment delivery under RO supervision for fraction one and without supervision for subsequent fractions. The rationale, relevant regulations, implementation process and barriers are explored.
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