Delphi Consensus Study Concludes with Consensus Reached on 24 of 26 Workflow Steps

The Delphi consensus study aimed at establishing best practices for RTTs and dosimetrists has successfully concluded after three rounds of in-depth expert input. The study, which involved a group of 40 RTTs and dosimetrists from 10 proton centers across Europe, has resulted in consensus on 24 out of 26 statements about workflow steps in which RTTs and dosimetrist play a key role. The collaborative effort was designed to identify best practices, relying on the expertise and insights of participants to guide the final outcomes. Through the structured Delphi method, experts were able to anonymously vote on proposed workflow steps, gradually converging on a set of recommendations. In addition to establishing best practices, the outcomes of this Delphi study will play a key role in the development of comprehensive guidelines for workflow steps (WP3). These guidelines, based on the consensus reached in the study, are expected to help standardize practices and enhance quality in proton therapy. 

The next step is to formally publish the findings, and we are currently working on preparing the results for publication in a peer-reviewed journal. Once the article is released, all participants in the study will be notified so they can access the final, peer-reviewed document. With 24 of the 26 steps receiving agreement, the study provides a robust framework that can help standardize and optimize workflows in proton therapy. 

We'd like to thank everyone who contributed to this study, as their insights and expertise played a key role in forming the final conclusions!

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