Bhabha Atomic Research Centre,
Mumbai
India
Research Article
A Survey on the Quality Assurance Procedures Used in Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) at Indian Hospitals
Author(s): Rajesh Kumar, S.D. Sharma, H. I. Amols, Y.S. Mayya and H. S. KushwahaRajesh Kumar, S.D. Sharma, H. I. Amols, Y.S. Mayya and H. S. Kushwaha
A national survey to obtain information about the Quality Assurance (QA) procedures and methods being followed at Indian radiotherapy centers for intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) was conducted. A questionnaire containing parameters relevant to IMRT QA was evolved to collect the information pertaining to the QA of IMRT delivery system, QA of IMRT treatment planning system, and patient specific IMRT QA. The questionnaire was circulated to 40 hospitals in the country and responses of 31 centers were received. Survey results showed that 71% centers are having adequate machine specifi c IMRT QA programme, 19% centers have inadequate machine specific IMRT QA programme and 9% centers have irrelevant machine specific IMRT QA programme. No specific answer for question of QA tests of TPS specific to IMRT were received from the user. Almost all the centers have programme of setup ver.. Read More»
DOI:
10.4172/1948-5956.1000045
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