An International Expert Delphi Consensus to Develop Dedicated Geriatric Radiation Oncology Curriculum Learning Outcomes.

Morris, L; Turner, S; Thiruthaneeswaran, N; O'Donovan, A; Simcock, R; Cree, A; Phillips, J; Alibhai, S; Puts, M; Szumacher, E; Lane, H; Berger, A; Agar, M

An International Expert Delphi Consensus to Develop Dedicated Geriatric Radiation Oncology Curriculum Learning Outcomes.

Morris, L Turner, S Thiruthaneeswaran, N O'Donovan, A Simcock, R Cree, A Phillips, J

Alibhai, S Puts, M Szumacher, E Lane, H Berger, A Agar, M

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Citation:: International Journal of Radiation: Oncology - Biology - Physics, 2022, 113, (5), pp. 934-945
Issue Date:: 2022-08-01

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dc.contributor.author	Morris, L
dc.contributor.author	Turner, S
dc.contributor.author	Thiruthaneeswaran, N
dc.contributor.author	O'Donovan, A
dc.contributor.author	Simcock, R
dc.contributor.author	Cree, A
dc.contributor.author	Phillips, J https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3691-8230
dc.contributor.author	Alibhai, S
dc.contributor.author	Puts, M
dc.contributor.author	Szumacher, E
dc.contributor.author	Lane, H
dc.contributor.author	Berger, A
dc.contributor.author	Agar, M https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6756-6119
dc.date.accessioned	2022-09-27T03:42:13Z
dc.date.available	2022-04-22
dc.date.available	2022-09-27T03:42:13Z
dc.date.issued	2022-08-01
dc.identifier.citation	International Journal of Radiation: Oncology - Biology - Physics, 2022, 113, (5), pp. 934-945
dc.identifier.issn	0360-3016
dc.identifier.issn	1879-355X
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/162119
dc.description.abstract	PURPOSE: The management of older adults with cancer is rapidly becoming a significant challenge in radiation oncology (RO) practice. The education of future radiation oncologists in geriatric oncology is fundamental to ensuring that older adults receive high-quality care. Currently RO trainees receive little training and education in geriatric oncology. The objective of this study was to define core geriatric RO curriculum learning outcomes relevant to RO trainees worldwide. METHODS AND MATERIALS: A 2-stage modified Delphi consensus was conducted. Stage 1 involved the formation of an expert reference panel (ERP) of multiprofessional experts in geriatric oncology and/or RO and the compilation of a potential geriatric RO learning outcomes set. Stage 2 involved 3 iterative rounds: round 1 and round 2 (both online surveys), and an intervening ERP round. These aimed at identifying and refining ideal geriatric RO learning outcomes. Invited participants for round 1 and 2 included oncology health care professionals with expertise across RO, geriatric oncology, and/or education and consumers. Predefined Delphi consensus definitions were applied to the results of rounds 1 and 2. RESULTS: An ERP of 11 experts in geriatric oncology and/or RO was formed. Seventy potential knowledge- and skill-based learning outcomes were identified. In round 1, 103 of 179 invited eligible Delphi participants completed the survey (58% response rate). The ERP round was conducted, resulting in the exclusion of 28 learning outcomes. In round 2, 54 of 103 completed the survey (52% response rate). This identified a final total of 33 geriatric RO learning outcomes. CONCLUSIONS: The geriatric RO learning outcomes described in this study form an international consensus that can inform RO training bodies worldwide. This represents the first fundamental step in developing a global educational framework aimed at improving RO trainee knowledge and skills in geriatric oncology.
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dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	Elsevier
dc.relation.ispartof	International Journal of Radiation: Oncology - Biology - Physics
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dc.subject	0299 Other Physical Sciences, 1103 Clinical Sciences, 1112 Oncology and Carcinogenesis
dc.subject.classification	Oncology & Carcinogenesis
dc.subject.mesh	Aged
dc.subject.mesh	Clinical Competence
dc.subject.mesh	Consensus
dc.subject.mesh	Curriculum
dc.subject.mesh	Delphi Technique
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Neoplasms
dc.subject.mesh	Radiation Oncology
dc.subject.mesh	Aged
dc.subject.mesh	Clinical Competence
dc.subject.mesh	Consensus
dc.subject.mesh	Curriculum
dc.subject.mesh	Delphi Technique
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Neoplasms
dc.subject.mesh	Radiation Oncology
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Neoplasms
dc.subject.mesh	Consensus
dc.subject.mesh	Radiation Oncology
dc.subject.mesh	Curriculum
dc.subject.mesh	Clinical Competence
dc.subject.mesh	Delphi Technique
dc.subject.mesh	Aged
dc.title	An International Expert Delphi Consensus to Develop Dedicated Geriatric Radiation Oncology Curriculum Learning Outcomes.
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Centre for Health Technologies (CHT)
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Abstract:

PURPOSE: The management of older adults with cancer is rapidly becoming a significant challenge in radiation oncology (RO) practice. The education of future radiation oncologists in geriatric oncology is fundamental to ensuring that older adults receive high-quality care. Currently RO trainees receive little training and education in geriatric oncology. The objective of this study was to define core geriatric RO curriculum learning outcomes relevant to RO trainees worldwide. METHODS AND MATERIALS: A 2-stage modified Delphi consensus was conducted. Stage 1 involved the formation of an expert reference panel (ERP) of multiprofessional experts in geriatric oncology and/or RO and the compilation of a potential geriatric RO learning outcomes set. Stage 2 involved 3 iterative rounds: round 1 and round 2 (both online surveys), and an intervening ERP round. These aimed at identifying and refining ideal geriatric RO learning outcomes. Invited participants for round 1 and 2 included oncology health care professionals with expertise across RO, geriatric oncology, and/or education and consumers. Predefined Delphi consensus definitions were applied to the results of rounds 1 and 2. RESULTS: An ERP of 11 experts in geriatric oncology and/or RO was formed. Seventy potential knowledge- and skill-based learning outcomes were identified. In round 1, 103 of 179 invited eligible Delphi participants completed the survey (58% response rate). The ERP round was conducted, resulting in the exclusion of 28 learning outcomes. In round 2, 54 of 103 completed the survey (52% response rate). This identified a final total of 33 geriatric RO learning outcomes. CONCLUSIONS: The geriatric RO learning outcomes described in this study form an international consensus that can inform RO training bodies worldwide. This represents the first fundamental step in developing a global educational framework aimed at improving RO trainee knowledge and skills in geriatric oncology.

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