A virtual radiation therapy workflow training simulation

Bridge, Pete; Crowe, Scott; Gibson, Gabriela; Ellemor, Nathan; Hargrave, Catriona; Carmichael, Mary-Ann

doi:10.1016/j.radi.2015.08.001

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“…Having acquired the skills to con dently set up radiographic procedures and evaluate images, students have reported being able to better focus their energies on re ning their communication and patient-interaction skills [19].…”

Section: Con Dence and Skill Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Chiropractic Student Perspectives on The Use of Virtual Radiography Simulation An Observational Study Reporting on Chiropractic Students’ Perception on The Use of Virtual Radiography as A Clinical Learning Tool

Shanahan¹,

Molyneux²,

Vindigni³

2020

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Background Virtual radiography provides students with an opportunity to practise their clinical skills in patient positioning and evaluating radiographic images. The purpose of this pilot study was to introduce Projection VR™, a software radiography simulation program, into a student chiropractic program and evaluate its potential application as a teaching and learning tool. Methods Undergraduate chiropractic students, enrolled in a radiographic course (unit within the chiropractic program), were invited to attend a scheduled laboratory where they were introduced to, and undertook purposefully designed activities using the radiography simulation. At the end of this activity, students were asked to complete an online survey to describe their perceptions of the educational value of the software program. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to evaluate outcomes.Results Responses were received from 44 out of the 47 students who attended the scheduled laboratory (response rate 92%). Overall students were positive about this simulation identifying that it was easy to use (95%) and that they could control the equipment as needed (95%). The main reported benefits included students being enabled to repeat tasks until they were satisfied with the results (98%) and being able to quickly assess images and determine if changes needed to be made (98%). Participants reported improvement in their understanding of the effect of exposure factors on patient radiation dose (93%) as well as their technical image evaluation (84%) and problem-solving skills (80%).Conclusions The results of this study suggest that virtual radiography is a valuable complementary resource in providing chiropractic students with radiographic knowledge and skills.

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Section: Con Dence and Skill Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Chiropractic Student Perspectives on The Use of Virtual Radiography Simulation An Observational Study Reporting on Chiropractic Students’ Perception on The Use of Virtual Radiography as A Clinical Learning Tool

Shanahan¹,

Molyneux²,

Vindigni³

2020

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“…There is further evidence to suggest VERT can facilitate understanding through the simulation of technical processes within the radiation treatment environment (Leong, 2015). A recent trial conducted in Australia also concluded VERT helped students understand the radiation treatment process, aiding their preparedness for the clinical environment (Bridge et al, 2016).…”

Section: Virtual Environment For Radiotherapy Training (Vert) 15mentioning

confidence: 99%

Men’s Experience of Virtual Simulation to Aid Patient Education for Radiation Treatment to the Prostate

Flockton

2017

Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences

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Prostate cancer affects more than 3000 New Zealand men each year. Many of these men receive a complex type of radiation treatment which requires patients to have a full bladder and empty rectum to aid in the accuracy of treatment delivery and minimise side effects. These concepts can be difficult to explain and current patient education involves verbal and written materials.A 3D immersive teaching tool Virtual Environment Radiotherapy Training system (VERT) can visually simulate and demonstrate how radiation treatment is delivered to the prostate. There is sufficient evidence to support VERT as a useful teaching tool in the academic environment however; using VERT for one-on-one patient education is a novel approach.This qualitative, pilot study set out to explore men's experience of VERT when it was incorporated into education sessions for prostate radiation treatment. More specifically, how VERT shaped the men's understanding of how radiation treatment is delivered; why a full bladder and empty rectum is required; and their initial treatment experience. Data collection involved semi-structured interviews one week after the participants had experienced the VERT education and received their first week of radiation treatment.Interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) was used to offer insight into the men's experience of the VERT education session. The findings strongly suggest VERT education enhances patient understanding of radiation treatment through visual learning. There is a preference to have the VERT education delivered sometime near the first treatment appointment and VERT has the potential to support men through engagement, information sharing and encouraging peer support. There is a role for visual tools such as VERT to be included as part of patient education sessions for radiation treatment to the prostate.iii

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“…For some programmes, the USP may come from curriculum innovations within the traditional radiography undergraduate framework, and we have many examples of these innovations already, [5][6][7][8] but for others this may mean a radical re-think of the delivery of their programmes. Already being discussed (and delivered) in some HEIs are pre-registration masters degree programmes, 3+1 models of training (traditional radiography degree followed by a one year specialist masters degree), two year 'fast-track' degrees, and single modality curricula including pre-registration ultrasound education.…”

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confidence: 99%

Radiography education funding – Crisis or opportunity?

Nightingale

2016

Radiography

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A virtual radiation therapy workflow training simulation

Cited by 37 publications

References 14 publications

Chiropractic Student Perspectives on The Use of Virtual Radiography Simulation An Observational Study Reporting on Chiropractic Students’ Perception on The Use of Virtual Radiography as A Clinical Learning Tool

Chiropractic Student Perspectives on The Use of Virtual Radiography Simulation An Observational Study Reporting on Chiropractic Students’ Perception on The Use of Virtual Radiography as A Clinical Learning Tool

Men’s Experience of Virtual Simulation to Aid Patient Education for Radiation Treatment to the Prostate

Radiography education funding – Crisis or opportunity?

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