Evaluating the Short-term Environmental and Clinical Effects of a Radiation Oncology Department's Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Cheung, Ronald; Ito, Emma; Lopez, Marianela; Rubinstein, Ed; Keller, Harald; Cheung, Fanny M.; Liu, Zhihui Amy; Liu, Feifei; Wong, Philip

doi:10.1016/j.ijrobp.2022.04.054

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“…For example, a large radiation therapy department found that implementation of hypo-fractionated radiotherapy and virtual care during the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in 39% reduction in patient travel-related GHG emissions compared to pre-pandemic years. 64 Remote work options are associated with reduced GHG emissions related to travel, however there is a paucity of data on the net reduction in CO 2 emissions once end-user home device energy consumption is included. 65 Reduced air travel related to medical conferences with options including virtual participation or central hubs for hybrid meetings can potentially reduce emissions by over 60%, while improving access to those with barriers to travel.…”

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“…Reducing travel by car for patient appointments and staff commuting has been shown to reduce overall GHG emissions arising from provision of care. For example, a large radiation therapy department found that implementation of hypo‐fractionated radiotherapy and virtual care during the COVID‐19 pandemic resulted in 39% reduction in patient travel‐related GHG emissions compared to pre‐pandemic years 64 . Remote work options are associated with reduced GHG emissions related to travel, however there is a paucity of data on the net reduction in CO 2 emissions once end‐user home device energy consumption is included 65 .…”

Section: Strategies To Reduce Ghg Emissions From Mrimentioning

confidence: 99%

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Environmental Sustainability and MRI: Challenges, Opportunities, and a Call for Action

Chaban,

Vosshenrich,

McKee

et al. 2023

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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The environmental impact of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has recently come into focus. This includes its enormous demand for electricity compared to other imaging modalities and contamination of water bodies with anthropogenic gadolinium related to contrast administration. Given the pressing threat of climate change, addressing these challenges to improve the environmental sustainability of MRI is imperative. The purpose of this review is to discuss the challenges, opportunities, and the need for action to reduce the environmental impact of MRI and prepare for the effects of climate change. The approaches outlined are categorized as strategies to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from MRI during production and use phases, approaches to reduce the environmental impact of MRI including the preservation of finite resources, and development of adaption plans to prepare for the impact of climate change. Co‐benefits of these strategies are emphasized including lower GHG emission and reduced cost along with improved heath and patient satisfaction. Although MRI is energy‐intensive, there are many steps that can be taken now to improve the environmental sustainability of MRI and prepare for the effects of climate change. On‐going research, technical development, and collaboration with industry partners are needed to achieve further reductions in MRI‐related GHG emissions and to decrease the reliance on finite resources.Level of Evidence5Technical EfficacyStage 6

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Section: Mri Travel-related Emissionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Strategies To Reduce Ghg Emissions From Mrimentioning

confidence: 99%

Environmental Sustainability and MRI: Challenges, Opportunities, and a Call for Action

Chaban,

Vosshenrich,

McKee

et al. 2023

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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“…The carbon footprint of radiation therapy has already been evaluated in some studies [11] , [12] , [13] , but the evaluated scope was narrow and the number of treatments considered was small.…”

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Methodological guide for assessing the carbon footprint of external beam radiotherapy: A single-center study with quantified mitigation strategies

Ali,

Piffoux

2024

Clinical and Translational Radiation Oncology

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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy Use for Breast Cancer in Japan: A Nationwide Study

Fujita,

Nagashima,

Uno

et al. 2024

Advances in Radiation Oncology

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Evaluating the Short-term Environmental and Clinical Effects of a Radiation Oncology Department's Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Cited by 15 publications

References 17 publications

Environmental Sustainability and MRI: Challenges, Opportunities, and a Call for Action

Environmental Sustainability and MRI: Challenges, Opportunities, and a Call for Action

Methodological guide for assessing the carbon footprint of external beam radiotherapy: A single-center study with quantified mitigation strategies

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy Use for Breast Cancer in Japan: A Nationwide Study

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