Skin Apposition Breast Scar Setup
The target learning group of this case study was Interprofessional radiotherapy team (Radiographer, Physicist and Radiation Oncologist)
Selection of appropriate electron beam energy.
Identification of accurate skin apposition angles.
Factors influencing electron monitor unit calculation.
Generating electron plan for post-lumpectomy breast scar.
Performing skin apposition setup.
Calculating lead cutout and bolus thickness and determining monitor units.
Communication
Patient-centred care
Team working
Safe working (checking)
Location | Treatment planning room and linear accelerator bunker. |
Props/Equipment |
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Make-Up/Moulage | N/A |
Multi-Media | DICOM datasets on ECLIPSE and VERT |
Personnel | Planning facilitator, Physics facilitator, VERT facilitator. |
Potential Distracters | Environment – staff, calls etc. |
Other |
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Initial set up - Eclipse:
Initial set up - VERT:
First actions
Access patient notes and prescription
N/A
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Pre- and post-event completion of the "Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Scale" to measure impact and a Likert-style survey to gather participant feedback.
Name: Dr Andrew Williams
Job title: Senior Lecturer (Radiotherapy)
Department: School of Radiology, AECC University College, Bournemouth
Simulation experience / simulation research:
I have been using VERT since 2008 with activities covering pre-clinical preparation, including fundamental principles of radiotherapy and workflows, skin apposition techniques and image review and approval.
I also have experience of using VERT as a platform for both summative and formative assessment.
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