<abstract xml:lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Implementation of advanced radiation therapy techniques in clinical practice can greatly improve tumour control and normal tissue sparing. An important part of this implementation is quality control (QC) of every part of the radiotherapy process, as it helps to detect errors and provides instant remedy. This increases the probability of successful radiation treatment and ensures patient radiation safety. Every radiotherapy quality assurance (QA) programme is based on quality control of radiotherapy equipment. The aim of our survey was to review QC practices in a number of radiotherapy centres in Croatia. As a first step, we defined a set of tests to check different parameters of linear accelerators and simulators in these centres. The tests were defined and performed according to protocols developed at two university hospitals. Test results varied largely between the centres. This calls for harmonisation of QC protocols.</p></abstract>

Implementation of advanced radiation therapy techniques in clinical practice can greatly improve tumour control and normal tissue sparing. An important part of this implementation is quality control (QC) of every part of the radiotherapy process, as it helps to detect errors and provides instant remedy. This increases the probability of successful radiation treatment and ensures patient radiation safety. Every radiotherapy quality assurance (QA) programme is based on quality control of radiotherapy equipment. The aim of our survey was to review QC practices in a number of radiotherapy centres in Croatia. As a first step, we defined a set of tests to check different parameters of linear accelerators and simulators in these centres. The tests were defined and performed according to protocols developed at two university hospitals. Test results varied largely between the centres. This calls for harmonisation of QC protocols.

Survey of Equipment Quality Control in Radiotherapy Centres in Croatia: First Results

Radiotherapy Department, University Hospital Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia

Radiotherapy and Oncology Department, University Hospital Osijek, Osijek, Croatia

Archives of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology

Implementation of advanced radiation therapy techniques in clinical practice can greatly improve tumour control and normal tissue sparing. An important part of...

Survey of Equipment Quality Control in Radiotherapy Centres in Croatia: First Results

Published Online: Oct 04, 2011

Page range: 255 - 260

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/10004-1254-62-2011-2103

Keywords
kontrola kvalitete, linearni akcelerator, mehanička točnost, osiguranje kvalitete, radijacijska točnost, terapija zračenjem

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Survey of Equipment Quality Control in Radiotherapy Centres in Croatia: First Results

Published Online: Oct 04, 2011

Page range: 255 - 260

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/10004-1254-62-2011-2103

Keywordskontrola kvalitete, linearni akcelerator, mehanička točnost, osiguranje kvalitete, radijacijska točnost, terapija zračenjem

This content is open access.

Keywords
kontrola kvalitete, linearni akcelerator, mehanička točnost, osiguranje kvalitete, radijacijska točnost, terapija zračenjem