PO-1263: What every radiation oncologist should know about geriatric oncology: A global expert consensus
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Morris L, Thiruthaneeswaran N, O'Donovan A, Simcock R, Cree A, Turner S, Agar M, PO-1263: What every radiation oncologist should know about geriatric oncology: A global expert consensus, 152, 2020, S665 - S666Download Item:
Abstract:
Purpose or Objective
To establish a dedicated Radiation Oncology- Geriatric
Oncology global curriculum for radiation and clinical
oncology trainees worldwide
Material and Methods
An international Delphi Expert Consensus was undertaken
in order to define the ideal geriatric oncology competency
set for radiation and clinical oncology trainees worldwide.
Two Delphi rounds were conducted via the SurveyMonkey
online platform. An Expert Reference Panel (comprised of
inter-professional world experts in radiation oncology,
geriatric oncology and education) was formed with the
purpose of compiling, reviewing and refining all potential
curriculum points and competencies between rounds.
Participants invited to partake in the Delphi Consensus
rounds included Radiation Oncologists, Radiation Oncology
trainees, Radiation Therapists, Geriatric Oncologists,
Geriatricians, and Palliative care physicians, Surgical
Oncologists, Medical Oncologists, specialist nurses and
consumers. Invited participants met pre-defined criteria
that identified them as having expertise in geriatric
oncology and/or radiation oncology and/or education.
Geographic spread of participants was sought to ensure the
global relevance of the final competency set.
Results
An Expert Reference Panel comprised of 9 inter-
professional experts in geriatric and radiation oncology
was formed. A potential candidate competency set was
developed via comprehensive review of geriatric oncology
literature, related international guidelines and
consultation with international experts. 70 potential
knowledge & skill-based ‘candidate’ competencies across
12 domains were identified.
In the Delphi Round 1 there were 94 respondents (66%
response rate) from 18 countries and in Round 2 there were
38 respondents (52% response rate) from 12 countries. 39
items reached consensus for inclusion in the final curriculum. 31 items did not reach consensus and will not
be included from the final curriculum. Concepts included
in the final curriculum range from the epidemiology of
ageing and cancer, general geriatric medicine, geriatric
assessment in oncology, approaches to planning and
delivery of radiation therapy in the older adult with cancer
and special considerations regarding palliative care in
older adults. Skills in communication, research, education
and health advocacy are also included. Final Expert
Reference Panel review is pending and will be presented.
Conclusion
The first international dedicated Radiation Oncology-
Geriatric Oncology curriculum has been established. This
educational framework will support radiation oncology
training bodies around the world in ensuring future
radiation and clinical oncologists are able to provide high
quality and appropriate care to the rapidly increasing
numbers of older adults with cancer.
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Author: O'Donovan, Anita
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