Peer-assisted Learning: Intensity-modulated Radiotherapy Transition in Developing Countries.

Intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) is not widely used in developing countries due to technical challenges and a lack of expertise and resources. We outline head and neck cancer IMRT implementation challenges and highlight how improvised solutions allowed successful IMRT transition in Jordan. Th...

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Publicado en:	Clinical Oncology Vol. 29; no. 10; pp. 689 - 696
Autores principales:	Mohamad, I., Salem, A., Abu Hejleh, T., Wadi-Ramahi, S., Qandeel, M., El Khatib, S., Asha, W., Mhied, S., Al Saraireh, O., Al-Gargaz, W., Abdulelah, H., Hosni, A., Al Mousa, A.
Formato:	Journal Article
Publicado:	W B Saunders Oct2017
Acceso en línea:	Ver este registro en EBSCOhost

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Sumario:	Intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) is not widely used in developing countries due to technical challenges and a lack of expertise and resources. We outline head and neck cancer IMRT implementation challenges and highlight how improvised solutions allowed successful IMRT transition in Jordan. This article showcases a ‘peer-assisted learning’ model, promoting IMRT transition in other developing countries. Unlike the ‘top-down’ approach, this model is uncommonly addressed in oncology journals. Developing countries could benefit from this article to enhance the adoption of modern radiotherapy technology.