The integration of MRI in radiation therapy: collaboration of radiographers and radiation therapists
| Autor: | Doaa Elwadia, Paul J. Keall, Vikneswary Batumalai, Lois Holloway, Shalini K Vinod, Shivani Kumar, Lucy Ohanessian, Robba Rai, Lynette Cassapi, Ewa Juresic, Gary P Liney |
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| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
| Předmět: |
medicine.medical_specialty
Health Personnel medicine.medical_treatment Radiography Computed tomography radiation therapy MRI‐Linac 030218 nuclear medicine & medical imaging 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Radiation oncology medicine Humans Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging Medical physics Radiation treatment planning Intersectoral Collaboration Radiological and Ultrasound Technology medicine.diagnostic_test Radiation Therapist business.industry MRI‐simulator Magnetic resonance imaging Magnetic Resonance Imaging Radiation therapy 030220 oncology & carcinogenesis Commentary Tumour volume Patient Safety Radiology business MRI Radiotherapy Image-Guided |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences |
| ISSN: | 2051-3895 |
| Popis: | The increased utilisation of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in radiation therapy (RT) has led to the implementation of MRI simulators for RT treatment planning and influenced the development of MRI‐guided treatment systems. There is extensive literature on the advantages of MRI for tumour volume and organ‐at‐risk delineation compared to computed tomography. MRI provides both anatomical and functional information for RT treatment planning (RTP) as well as quantitative information to assess tumour response for adaptive treatment. Despite many advantages of MRI in RT, introducing an MRI simulator into a RT department is a challenge. Collaboration between radiographers and radiation therapists is paramount in making the best use of this technology. The cross‐disciplinary training of radiographers and radiation therapists alike is an area rarely discussed; however, it is becoming an important requirement due to detailed imaging needs for advanced RT treatment techniques and with the emergence of hybrid treatment systems. This article will discuss the initial experiences of a radiation oncology department in implementing a dedicated MRI simulator for RTP, with a focus on the training required for both radiographer and RT staff. It will also address the future of MRI in RT and the implementation of MRI‐guided treatment systems, such as MRI‐Linacs, and the role of both radiation therapists and radiographers in this technology. |
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