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    Time, space and technology in radiotherapy departments: how do these factors impact on patients' experiences of radiotherapy?

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    Authors
    Merchant, Susan
    O'Connor, Moira
    Halkett, Georgia
    Date
    2017
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Merchant, S. and O'Connor, M. and Halkett, G. 2017. Time, space and technology in radiotherapy departments: how do these factors impact on patients' experiences of radiotherapy? European Journal of Cancer Care. 26 (2): e12354.
    Source Title
    European Journal of Cancer Care
    DOI
    10.1111/ecc.12354
    ISSN
    1365-2354
    School
    School of Nursing and Midwifery
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/22029
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Radiation therapists (RTs) plan and deliver radiotherapy treatment for patients diagnosed with cancer. They need to communicate regularly with their patients and may have a role to play in reducing patient anxiety and distress. The objectives were to explore how the environment of radiotherapy departments supports or inhibits communication generally and information giving and supportive care provision in particular. An ethnographic approach was used to gather rich descriptive data through observations and interviews conducted in two Australian radiotherapy centres. Time, space and a technology driven culture was found to negatively affect the quality of interaction that occurred between RTs and their patients. This research has shown design/modification of spaces is needed in the radiotherapy environment to reflect a patient care centred culture and to enhance opportunities for RTs to provide supportive care for their patients.

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