Radiotherapy in rectal cancer: Is it time for change? A qualitative analysis of the national questionnaire survey of members of ACPGBI on preliminary CRO7 results

Abstract

In conclusion, change in practice is a slow and complex process influenced not only by data and scientific evidence, but also by a combination of other factors. Some of them are Clinical decision making, EBP/Education, Research Translation and Organizational factors with Infrastructure/Resources. Some of the above-mentioned conclusions will aid the policy makers and the opinion leaders in the National Health Service (NHS).

Obesity and lifestyle advice in colorectal cancer survivors – how well are clinicians prepared?

“…Access to the ACPGBI facilitated the survey process. The response rate was lower than that reported for surveys of ACPGBI members including Srinivasaiah and Monson who reported a 50% response and Shariff et al . who reported a 54% response, although both these studies were on more obviously ‘clinical’ topics (radiotherapy and Crohn's disease management respectively) and this may have influenced response.…”

Evidence and modus operandi

“…The adaptation of the modus operandi to external evidence is slow and multifactorial, as illustrated by the implementation of neoadjuvant short course radiotherapy (RT) in patients with rectal cancer by members of the ACPGBI [6]. Stewart et al.…”