Browsing Other ICR Research by author "McNair, Helen"
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Advanced practice in radiotherapy across Europe: stakeholders' perceptions of implementation and evolution.
Oliveira, C; Barbosa, B; Couto, JG; Bravo, I; Hughes, C; et al. (ELSEVIER SCI LTD, 2024-05-01)INTRODUCTION: Adapting radiotherapy services with workforce innovation using skills-mix or task-shifting optimises resources, supporting current and future demands. Advanced practitioners (APs) work at a different level ... -
Advanced practice roles of therapeutic radiographers/radiation therapists: A systematic literature review.
Oliveira, C; Barbosa, B; Couto, JG; Bravo, I; Khine, R; et al. (ELSEVIER SCI LTD, 2022-08-01)INTRODUCTION: Advances in Radiotherapy (RT) technology and increase of complexity in cancer care have enabled the implementation of new treatment techniques. Subsequently, a greater level of autonomy, responsibility, and ... -
An environmentally friendly alternative to single-use plastics for radiotherapy bladder preparation.
Adair Smith, G; McNair, HA; Barnes, H (Elsevier BV, 2021-06-01)More than 60,000 plastic cups were used annually for bladder preparation in one radiotherapy centre. As an alternative, patients were provided with a specifically designed reusable water bottle, aiming to reduce waste and ... -
Factors affecting accuracy and precision in ultrasound guided radiotherapy.
Grimwood, A; Thomas, K; Kember, S; Aldis, G; Lawes, R; et al.<h4>Background and purpose</h4>Transperineal ultrasound (TPUS) is used clinically for directly assessing prostate motion. Factors affecting accuracy and precision in TPUS motion estimation must be assessed to realise its ... -
Images and images: Current roles of therapeutic radiographers.
Joyce, E; Jackson, M; Skok, J; Peet, B; McNair, HA (ELSEVIER SCI LTD, 2022-11-01)INTRODUCTION: Therapeutic radiography is a small profession and has adapted in response to advanced techniques. An increase in on-line adaptive MRI-guided radiotherapy (MRIgRT) will require role extension for therapeutic ... -
Marker-less online MR-guided stereotactic body radiotherapy of liver metastases at a 1.5 T MR-Linac - Feasibility, workflow data and patient acceptance.
Gani, C; Boeke, S; McNair, H; Ehlers, J; Nachbar, M; et al.Introduction Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) is an established ablative treatment for liver tumors with excellent local control rates. Magnetic resonance imaging guided radiotherapy (MRgRT) provides superior soft ... -
Not as simple as "fear of the unknown": A qualitative study exploring anxiety in the radiotherapy department.
Gimson, E; Greca Dottori, M; Clunie, G; Yan Zheng, C; Wiseman, T; et al. (WILEY, 2022-02-21)OBJECTIVE: Little is understood about the anxiety experienced by cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy or investigative imaging. Our aim was to identify sources of anxiety, the points along the cancer journey where anxiety ... -
Patient positioning and immobilization procedures for hybrid MR-Linac systems.
Cuccia, F; Alongi, F; Belka, C; Boldrini, L; Hörner-Rieber, J; et al. (2021-09-20)Hybrid magnetic resonance (MR)-guided linear accelerators represent a new horizon in the field of radiation oncology. By harnessing the favorable combination of on-board MR-imaging with the possibility to daily recalculate ... -
Radiographer training for screening of patients referred for Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A scoping review.
Barnsley, H; Robertson, S; Cruickshank, S; McNair, HA (ELSEVIER SCI LTD, 2024-05-01)INTRODUCTION: Strict safety practices are essential to ensure the safety of patients and staff in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Training regarding the fundamentals of MRI safety is well-established and commonly agreed ...