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ESHO quality assurance guidelines for regional hyperthermia
J J Lagendijk1, G C Van Rhoon, S N Hornsleth
1University Hospital Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Summary
New quality assurance guidelines for regional hyperthermia were developed by the ESHO committees. These guidelines focus on essential requirements for effective radiative hyperthermia treatments and quality control.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Medical Physics
- Radiotherapy
Background:
- Regional hyperthermia using radiative equipment is an established oncological treatment.
- ESHO committees have evaluated institutional experiences with this modality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To formulate quality assurance (QA) guidelines for clinical regional hyperthermia.
- To establish essential requirements for radiative hyperthermia practices.
Main Methods:
- Evaluation of experiences from institutes active in clinical regional hyperthermia.
- Development of QA guidelines focusing on 'what' not 'how'.
Main Results:
- Comprehensive QA guidelines have been formulated.
- Guidelines cover treatment planning, execution, documentation, equipment, safety, and staff.
Conclusions:
- The formulated QA guidelines provide a framework for ensuring quality in regional hyperthermia.
- These guidelines aim to standardize and improve the application of radiative hyperthermia in clinical settings.