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

• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2022.04.030
• Publication Date: 2022-04-29T15:44:14Z
• Authors: Lucinda Morris; Sandra Turner; Niluja Thiruthane...; Anita O'Donovan; Richard Simcock; Anthea Cree; Jane Phillips; Shabbir Alibhai; Martine Puts; Ewa Szumacher; Heather Lane; Arielle Berger; Meera Agar
• Keywords: Geriatric oncology; Delphi Method; Radiation oncology; Delphi

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