Conducting a National RT-QI Project - Challenges and Opportunities

A Vaandering; Y Lievens; Belgian College for Physicians in Radiation Oncology

doi:10.1016/j.clon.2024.03.025

Conducting a National RT-QI Project - Challenges and Opportunities

Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol). 2024 Mar 29:S0936-6555(24)00139-0. doi: 10.1016/j.clon.2024.03.025. Online ahead of print.

Authors

A Vaandering¹, Y Lievens²; Belgian College for Physicians in Radiation Oncology

Affiliations

¹ UCL Cliniques Universitaires St Luc, Department of Radiation Oncology, Brussels, Belgium. Electronic address: aude.vaandering@saintluc.uclouvain.be.
² Ghent University Hospital and Ghent University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Ghent, Belgium.

PMID: 38616446
DOI: 10.1016/j.clon.2024.03.025

Abstract

Over the past decade, there has been an increased interest in defining and monitoring quality indicators (QI) in the field of oncology including the field of radiation oncology. The comprehensive gathering and analysis of QIs on a multicentric scale offer valuable insights into identifying gaps in clinical practice and fostering continuous improvement. This article delineates the evolution and results of the Belgian national project dedicated to radiotherapy-specific QIs while also exploring the challenges and opportunities inherent in implementing such a multi-centric initiative.

Keywords: Benchmarking; quality indicators; radiation oncology.