Effect of COVID-19 pandemic on practice in European radiation oncology centers

Berend J. Slotman; Yolande Lievens; Philip Poortmans; Valerie Cremades; Thomas Eichler; Daniel Victor Wakefield; Umberto Ricardi

doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radonc.2020.06.007

Effect of COVID-19 pandemic on practice in European radiation oncology centers

Berend J. Slotman, Yolande Lievens, Philip Poortmans, Valerie Cremades, Thomas Eichler, Daniel Victor Wakefield, Umberto Ricardi

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Abstract

ESTRO surveyed European radiation oncology department heads to evaluate the impact of COVID-19. Telemedicine was used in 78% of the departments, and 60% reported a decline in patient volume. Use of protective measures was implemented on a large scale, but shortages of personal protective equipment were present in more than half of the departments.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	40-42
Number of pages	3
Journal	Radiotherapy and Oncology
Volume	150
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radonc.2020.06.007
Publication status	Published - Sept 2020

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Covid19
Departments
Organization
Radiotherapy

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