Supporting paediatric patients to receive radiation therapy without sedation or general anaesthetic

IF 1.8 Q3 RADIOLOGY, NUCLEAR MEDICINE & MEDICAL IMAGING

Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences Pub Date : 2023-10-25 DOI:10.1002/jmrs.734

Moira O'Connor PhD, MSc, BA (Hons), Georgia K. B. Halkett PhD, BMedRad(Hons), FASMIRT, GAICD

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Abstract

Many paediatric patients experience anxiety and distress when undergoing radiation therapy and, as a result, are often anaesthetised or sedated (A/S) so that they remain still. The practice of using A/S has implications for the child, the family and the health system. Building on the article by McCoola et al. (DOI 10.1002/jmrs.705), this editorial discusses approaches to improving paediatric patients' and their families' experiences of radiation therapy by reducing the need for A/S. Interventions need to be underpinned by theory and adopt robust research methods.

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支持儿科患者在没有镇静或全身麻醉的情况下接受放射治疗。

许多儿科患者在接受放射治疗时会感到焦虑和痛苦，因此，他们经常被麻醉或镇静（a/S），以便保持静止。使用A/S的做法对儿童、家庭和卫生系统都有影响。在McCola等人的文章的基础上。（DOI 10.1002/jmrs.705），这篇社论讨论了通过减少对A/S的需求来改善儿科患者及其家人的放射治疗体验的方法。干预措施需要以理论为基础，并采用强有力的研究方法。

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Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences RADIOLOGY, NUCLEAR MEDICINE & MEDICAL IMAGING-

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3.20

自引率

4.80%

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审稿时长

8 weeks

期刊介绍： Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences (JMRS) is an international and multidisciplinary peer-reviewed journal that accepts manuscripts related to medical imaging / diagnostic radiography, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine, medical ultrasound / sonography, and the complementary disciplines of medical physics, radiology, radiation oncology, nursing, psychology and sociology. Manuscripts may take the form of: original articles, review articles, commentary articles, technical evaluations, case series and case studies. JMRS promotes excellence in international medical radiation science by the publication of contemporary and advanced research that encourages the adoption of the best clinical, scientific and educational practices in international communities. JMRS is the official professional journal of the Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (ASMIRT) and the New Zealand Institute of Medical Radiation Technology (NZIMRT).