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Optimization of treatment workflow for 0.35T MR-Linac system.

Mojtaba BehzadipourJatinder PaltaTianjun MaLulin YuanSiyong KimSuzanne KirbyLaurel TorkelsonJames BakerTammy KoenigMateb Al KhalifaRobert HawrankoDylan RichesonEmma C FieldsElisabeth WeissWilliam Y Song
Published in: Journal of applied clinical medical physics (2024)
In this study, we integrated FMEA with TDABC to comprehensively evaluate the workflow and the associated costs of MRgRT compared to conventional CTgRT for five-fraction SBRT treatments. FMEA analysis identified critical failure modes, offering insights to enhance patient safety. TDABC analysis revealed that while MRgRT provides unique advantages, it may involve higher costs. Our findings underscore the importance of exploring cost-effective strategies and key technological advancements to ensure the widespread adoption and financial sustainability of MRgRT in clinical practice.
Keyphrases
  • patient safety
  • clinical practice
  • electronic health record
  • quality improvement
  • radiation therapy
  • healthcare
  • computed tomography
  • smoking cessation
  • health insurance