Perceptions on site-specific advanced practice roles for radiation therapists in Singapore – A single centre study
Perception of the radiation oncologists (ROs) and radiation therapists (RTTs) on site-specific advanced practice (SSAP) roles for RTTs, the establishment of SSAP in radiotherapy and the possible implication on current services in Singapore were assessed. Opinions of ROs and RTTs on management suppor...
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| author | Li Hoon Lim Eric Pei Ping Pang Hansa Jadva-Patel Sharon Mei Mei Wong |
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| description | Perception of the radiation oncologists (ROs) and radiation therapists (RTTs) on site-specific advanced practice (SSAP) roles for RTTs, the establishment of SSAP in radiotherapy and the possible implication on current services in Singapore were assessed. Opinions of ROs and RTTs on management support, driving forces, restraints and implication upon successful establishment of SSAP were obtained. Main findings include strong RO’s support for SSAP development and RTTs' requisition for fair opportunities on role development. Other potential benefits include RTTs' career advancement, job satisfaction and retention. Enhancement of inter-professional relationship, service quality and patient satisfaction is anticipated with greater communication and collaboration. Keywords: Advanced practice radiation therapist, Site-specific advanced practice, Radiation therapy, APRT, Role expansion |
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| spelling | doaj.art-a8181b110f304575a4f10b7dde377e9a2022-12-22T02:00:48ZengElsevierTechnical Innovations & Patient Support in Radiation Oncology2405-63242020-03-01131720Perceptions on site-specific advanced practice roles for radiation therapists in Singapore – A single centre studyLi Hoon Lim0Eric Pei Ping Pang1Hansa Jadva-Patel2Sharon Mei Mei Wong3Division of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Centre Singapore, 11 Hospital Crescent, Singapore 169610, Singapore; School of Radiography, Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education, Kingston University & St George’s, University of London, Penrhyn Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT1 2EE, United Kingdom; Corresponding author at: Division of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Centre Singapore, 11 Hospital Crescent, Singapore 169610, Singapore. Fax: +65 62228675.Division of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Centre Singapore, 11 Hospital Crescent, Singapore 169610, SingaporeSchool of Radiography, Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education, Kingston University & St George’s, University of London, Penrhyn Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT1 2EE, United KingdomDivision of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Centre Singapore, 11 Hospital Crescent, Singapore 169610, SingaporePerception of the radiation oncologists (ROs) and radiation therapists (RTTs) on site-specific advanced practice (SSAP) roles for RTTs, the establishment of SSAP in radiotherapy and the possible implication on current services in Singapore were assessed. Opinions of ROs and RTTs on management support, driving forces, restraints and implication upon successful establishment of SSAP were obtained. Main findings include strong RO’s support for SSAP development and RTTs' requisition for fair opportunities on role development. Other potential benefits include RTTs' career advancement, job satisfaction and retention. Enhancement of inter-professional relationship, service quality and patient satisfaction is anticipated with greater communication and collaboration. Keywords: Advanced practice radiation therapist, Site-specific advanced practice, Radiation therapy, APRT, Role expansionhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405632419300290 |
| spellingShingle | Li Hoon Lim Eric Pei Ping Pang Hansa Jadva-Patel Sharon Mei Mei Wong Perceptions on site-specific advanced practice roles for radiation therapists in Singapore – A single centre study Technical Innovations & Patient Support in Radiation Oncology |
| title | Perceptions on site-specific advanced practice roles for radiation therapists in Singapore – A single centre study |
| title_full | Perceptions on site-specific advanced practice roles for radiation therapists in Singapore – A single centre study |
| title_fullStr | Perceptions on site-specific advanced practice roles for radiation therapists in Singapore – A single centre study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Perceptions on site-specific advanced practice roles for radiation therapists in Singapore – A single centre study |
| title_short | Perceptions on site-specific advanced practice roles for radiation therapists in Singapore – A single centre study |
| title_sort | perceptions on site specific advanced practice roles for radiation therapists in singapore a single centre study |
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