An evaluation of the use and efficacy of behavioural therapy when treating paediatric patients with radiation therapy

Autor: Brianna McCoola, Julie‐Anne Outhwaite, Marika Lathouras, Anita Pelecanos, Jemma Blyth, Amanda Carter, Yvonne Hastings, Greg Rattray, Robyn Cheuk
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, Vol 70, Iss 4, Pp 436-443 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2051-3909
2051-3895
DOI: 10.1002/jmrs.705
Popis: Abstract Introduction The paediatric radiation therapy group (PRTG) provided a multidisciplinary network to support patients accessing radiation therapy (RT). This study aims to evaluate the use and efficacy of behaviour therapy practices used by the PRTG. Methods A retrospective cross‐sectional review of general anaesthetic (GA) utilisation for paediatric patients was completed between 1 January 2010 and 30 June 2014. The PRTG incorporated behavioural therapy techniques into all appointments but offered additional play appointments to children unable to comply with the requirements of RT. This aimed to increase their compliance and minimise GA use. Results Two‐hundred and seventy‐four patients had 5402 occasions of service, of which 1361 were delivered under GA (25.2%). Two‐hundred and fifty‐seven patients met the eligibility criteria. Patients under 8 years who required GA for their entire treatment reduced for each year of increase in age (odds ratio 0.37, 95% confidence interval 0.27–0.51, P
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