Radiation therapists' perceptions of thermoplastic mask use for head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy at Ocean Road Cancer Institute in Tanzania: A qualitative study.
Furahini YoramNazima DharseeDickson Ally MkokaKhamza MaundaJumaa Dachi KisukariPublished in: PloS one (2023)
Participants perceived better patient immobilization with a thermoplastic mask use. However, too often recycling of thermoplastic masks and the long waiting time between thermoplastic mask preparation and treatment delivery limits their effective use. For efficient use of thermoplastic masks, there is a need for Radiation therapists' refresher training and proper supervision, improving the storage system and increasing financial support for procuring new thermoplastic masks.
Keyphrases
- patients undergoing
- radiation induced
- healthcare
- depressive symptoms
- early stage
- primary care
- social support
- radiation therapy
- papillary thyroid
- mental health
- positive airway pressure
- case report
- squamous cell carcinoma
- mass spectrometry
- locally advanced
- squamous cell
- replacement therapy
- high resolution
- lymph node metastasis
- liquid chromatography
- sleep apnea