Samantha Skubish, Shaun Caldwell, Sandra Hayden, Melissa Culp, John Culbertson, Jason Paisley, Sheryl Green, Nora Uricchio
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目的：2023年，美国放射技师协会（ASRT）和美国放射技师注册协会（ARRT）进行了一项专业劳动力调查，以定义当前和评估放射治疗师的未来实践。该调查主要关注放射治疗师在人员配备限制和放射肿瘤学技术进步的背景下角色的演变，探索临床职责、知识水平、对特定任务的适应程度以及对高级实践角色的需求。方法和材料：2023年10月，美国放射技师注册协会（American Registry of Radiologic Technologists， ARRT）使用基于ASRT 2016年试点调查和当前技术和实践趋势的问卷，向认证放射治疗师发送了14,822份调查邀请17。截至2023年11月，收到403份回复，回复率为2.7%。估计有23,000名放射治疗师，403名的样本容量在95%的置信水平上提供了±4.8%的误差范围。结果：该调查确定了放射治疗师擅长的领域，具有高知识，舒适和低监管，同时强调了加强临床和技术技能以满足不断发展的技术和标准的机会。它强调需要为放射治疗师定义高级实践角色（APRT），以改善护理服务，解决人员短缺问题，并提供职业发展。扩大RT在研究和护理协调方面的范围有助于填补空白，缓解劳动力挑战，并改善结果。结论：研究结果表明，放射治疗实践的未来在于最大限度地发挥放射治疗师的潜力，需要进一步发展以定义新的临床职业道路并改善患者预后。需要进一步的研究和资源来建立基于证据的模型，以利用放射治疗师的专业知识达到高级实践的水平。
The Current and Future State of Radiation Therapy Practice-An Analysis of the Professional Workforce Survey.
Purpose: In 2023, the American Society of Radiologic Technologists and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists conducted a Professional Workforce Survey to define current and assess future practices of radiation therapists. The survey focused on the evolving role of radiation therapists, amid staffing constraints and advancements in radiation oncology technologies, exploring clinical duties, knowledge levels, comfort with specific tasks, and the call for advanced practice roles.
Methods and materials: In October 2023, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists sent 14,822 survey invitations to certified radiation therapists, using a questionnaire based on the American Society of Radiologic Technologists' 2016 pilot survey and current trends in technology and practice. By November 2023, 403 responses were received, resulting in a 2.7% response rate. With an estimated 23,000 radiation therapists, the sample size of 403 provides a ±4.8% margin of error at a 95% confidence level.
Results: The survey identifies areas where radiation therapist's excel with high knowledge, comfort, and low supervision while highlighting opportunities to strengthen clinical and technical skills to meet evolving technology and standards. It emphasized the need to define advanced practice roles (advanced practice radiation therapist) for radiation therapists to improve care delivery, address staffing shortages, and provide career growth. Expanding radiation therapy's scope in research and care coordination could help fill gaps, alleviate workforce challenges, and improve outcomes.
Conclusions: The findings suggest that the future of radiation therapy practice lies in maximizing the potential of radiation therapists, with additional development needed to define new clinical career pathways and improve patient outcomes. Further research and resources are necessary to establish evidence-based models that leverage radiation therapists' expertise to the level of advanced practice.
期刊介绍：
The overarching mission of Practical Radiation Oncology is to improve the quality of radiation oncology practice. PRO''s purpose is to document the state of current practice, providing background for those in training and continuing education for practitioners, through discussion and illustration of new techniques, evaluation of current practices, and publication of case reports. PRO strives to provide its readers content that emphasizes knowledge "with a purpose." The content of PRO includes:
Original articles focusing on patient safety, quality measurement, or quality improvement initiatives
Original articles focusing on imaging, contouring, target delineation, simulation, treatment planning, immobilization, organ motion, and other practical issues
ASTRO guidelines, position papers, and consensus statements
Essays that highlight enriching personal experiences in caring for cancer patients and their families.
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