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  • Radiotherapy
  • Medical Physics
  • Health Informatics

Background:

  • The adoption of advanced technologies in radiotherapy is rapidly evolving.
  • Automated radiotherapy planning systems (TPS) offer potential efficiency gains and improved plan quality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the diffusion and clinical implementation of automated TPS in Italy.
  • To gauge the perspectives of Italian medical physicists on automated planning tools.

Main Methods:

  • A nationwide survey of 175 radiotherapy centers in Italy was conducted.
  • Data collected included center characteristics, planning activity, and use/perceptions of automated tools.
  • Responses from 125 centers (71% response rate) were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • 49% of centers possess automated planning solutions; clinical use is reported by 33%.
  • Pinnacle, Raystation, and Eclipse are the most utilized systems.
  • A significant majority (83%) perceive benefits, anticipating professional role enhancement.

Conclusions:

  • Automated TPS are available in nearly half of Italian centers but clinical integration lags.
  • Medical physicists generally hold a positive attitude towards automated radiotherapy planning, viewing it as beneficial.