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  • Medical Physics
  • Radiotherapy Technology

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  • Radiation therapy for cancer increases patient exposure to high-energy emissions.
  • Medical errors in radiotherapy can be fatal, necessitating improved training methods.
  • Serious Gaming offers realistic, engaging simulations for professional development, accelerated by the shift to online learning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the first Serious Game for lung cancer radiotherapy training.
  • To create a realistic and precise platform for coherent professional training.
  • To embody Biomedical Engineering principles and clinical experience in an educational tool.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized 3D modeling, animation, and gaming fundamentals to simulate the clinical radiotherapy process.
  • Developed a model for user-friendly progress tracking and enhanced educational experience.
  • Integrated player scoring and progress monitoring for effective training assessment.

Main Results:

  • Created realistic 3D models of radiotherapy equipment (e.g., true beam table, gantry, X-ray tube, CT Scanner).
  • Implemented the serious game in Unity, simulating the 5 main steps of lung cancer radiotherapy: Screening, Contouring, External Beam Planning, Plan Evaluation, and Treatment.
  • Developed a gamified environment mirroring the practical workflow of oncology treatment delivery.

Conclusions:

  • The serious game serves as an educational and empirical training space.
  • It enables students, trainees, and professionals to expand knowledge and skills.
  • The platform aims to reduce potential errors in lung cancer radiotherapy.