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Huang WJ, Zhang MW, Li BY, Wang XH, Zhang CH, Yu JG. 5S management improves the service quality in the outpatient-emergency pharmacy: from management process optimisation to staff capacity enhancement. Eur J Hosp Pharm 2024; 31:259-266. [PMID: 36424124 DOI: 10.1136/ejhpharm-2022-003449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE As a high-efficiency demanding department in a hospital, the outpatient pharmacy has a great need for quality improvement to provide superior medical service for patients. Little is known about the application of 5S management in a hospital pharmacy department. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impacts of 5S management on pharmaceutical service quality and staff capacity in the outpatient-emergency pharmacy. METHODS We carried out a 5S project in the outpatient-emergency pharmacy at a local hospital that involved processes including waste elimination, workplace standardisation, and optimisation of workflow and staff quality, and then evaluated the effects of the project. RESULTS The equipment and items in the outpatient-emergency pharmacy were sorted. All the drugs were categorised and put in order. The redesigned workspace and standardised workflow during the project improved the accuracy and efficiency of drug dispensing. The satisfaction rate of patients regarding the pharmaceutical service quality in the outpatient-emergency pharmacy was elevated, as well as the satisfaction rate of pharmacists about their work experiences. The optimisation of objective conditions also stimulated a positive working attitude and professional ability promotion of pharmacists in the outpatient-emergency pharmacy. CONCLUSIONS In this study, the 5S management method has proven useful for quality and efficiency improvement in the outpatient-emergency pharmacy, and could be generalised to other departments in a hospital, which provides further evidence of the advantages of the Lean tool in healthcare system management.
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- Wen-Jing Huang
- Department of Pharmacy, Shanghai Chest Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, Xuhui, China
- Institute of Hospital Service Management, China Hospital Development Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, Xuhui, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shanghai Chest Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, Xuhui, China
- Institute of Hospital Service Management, China Hospital Development Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, Xuhui, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shanghai Chest Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, Xuhui, China
- Institute of Hospital Service Management, China Hospital Development Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, Xuhui, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shanghai Chest Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, Xuhui, China
- Institute of Hospital Service Management, China Hospital Development Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, Xuhui, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shanghai Chest Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, Xuhui, China
- Institute of Hospital Service Management, China Hospital Development Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, Xuhui, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shanghai Chest Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, Xuhui, China
- Institute of Hospital Service Management, China Hospital Development Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, Xuhui, China
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Malatesta T, Scaggion A, Giglioli FR, Belmonte G, Casale M, Colleoni P, Falco MD, Giuliano A, Linsalata S, Marino C, Moretti E, Richetto V, Sardo A, Russo S, Mancosu P. Patient specific quality assurance in SBRT: a systematic review of measurement-based methods. Phys Med Biol 2023; 68:21TR01. [PMID: 37625437 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6560/acf43a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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This topical review focuses on Patient-Specific Quality Assurance (PSQA) approaches to stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT). SBRT requires stricter accuracy than standard radiation therapy due to the high dose per fraction and the limited number of fractions. The review considered various PSQA methods reported in 36 articles between 01/2010 and 07/2022 for SBRT treatment. In particular comparison among devices and devices designed for SBRT, sensitivity and resolution, verification methodology, gamma analysis were specifically considered. The review identified a list of essential data needed to reproduce the results in other clinics, highlighted the partial miss of data reported in scientific papers, and formulated recommendations for successful implementation of a PSQA protocol.
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- Tiziana Malatesta
- Medical Physics Unit, Department of Radiotherapy and Medical Oncology and Radiology, Fatebenefratelli Isola Tiberina-Gemelli Isola Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Medical Physics Department, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV - IRCCS, Padova, Italy
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- Medical Physics Department, San Luca Hospital, Lucca, Italy
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- Medical Physics Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera 'Santa Maria', Terni, Italy
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- UOC Medical Physics Unit-ASST Papa Giovanni XXIII, Bergamo, Italy
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, 'SS. Annunziata' Hospital, 'G. D'Annunzio' University, Chieti, Italy
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- Medical Physics Unit, Pisa University Hospital 'Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Pisana', Pisa, Italy
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- Medical Physics Unit, Pisa University Hospital 'Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Pisana', Pisa, Italy
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- Medical Physics and Radioprotection Unit, Humanitas Istituto Clinico Catanese, Misterbianco (CT), Italy
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- Division of Medical Physics, Department of Oncology, ASUFC Udine, Italy
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- Medical Physics Unit, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Torino, Italy
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- UOSD Medical Physics, ASLCN2, Verduno, Italy
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- Medical Physics Unit, Azienda USL Toscana Centro, Florence, Italy
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- Medical Physics Unit of Radiotherapy Department, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano - Milano, Italy
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Pallotta S, Calusi S, Marrazzo L, Talamonti C, Russo S, Esposito M, Fiandra C, Giglioli FR, Pimpinella M, De Coste V, Bruschi A, Barbiero S, Mancosu P, Stasi M, Lisci R. End-to-end test for lung SBRT: An Italian multicentric pilot experience. Phys Med 2022; 104:129-135. [PMID: 36401941 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmp.2022.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2022] [Revised: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 11/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Set up a lung SBRT end-to-end (e2e) test and perform a multicentre validation. MATERIAL AND METHODS A group of medical physicists from four hospitals and the Italian Institute of Ionizing Radiation Metrology designed the present e2e test. One sub-group set up the test, while another tested its feasibility and ease of use. A satisfaction questionnaire was used to collect user feedback. Each participating centre (PC) received the ADAM breathing phantom, a microDiamond detector and radiochromic films. Following the e2e protocol, each PC performed its standard internal procedure for simulating, planning, and irradiating the phantom. Each PC uploaded its planning and treatment delivery data in a shared Google Drive. A single centre analyzed all the data. RESULTS The e2e test was successfully performed by all PCs. Participants' comments indicated that ADAM was well suited to the purpose and the protocol well described. All PCs performed the test in static and dynamic modes. The ratio between measured and planned point dose obtained by PC1, PC2, PC3, PC4 was: 0.99, 0.96, 1.01 and 1.01 (static track) and 0.99, 1.02, 1.01 and 0.94 (dynamic track). The gamma passing rates (3 % global, 3 mm) between planned and measured dose maps were 98.5 %, 94.0 %, 99.1 % and 94.0 % (static track) and 99.5 %, 96.5 %, 86.0 % and 94.5 % (dynamic track) for PC1, PC2, PC3 and PC4, respectively. CONCLUSIONS An e2e test for lung SBRT has been proposed and tested in a multicentre framework. The results and user feedback prove the validity of the proposed e2e test.
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- S Pallotta
- Department of Biomedical, Experimental and Clinical Sciences "Mario Serio", University of Florence, Florence, Italy; Medical Physics Unit, AOU Careggi Florence, Italy.
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- Department of Biomedical, Experimental and Clinical Sciences "Mario Serio", University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Medical Physics Unit, AOU Careggi Florence, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Experimental and Clinical Sciences "Mario Serio", University of Florence, Florence, Italy; Medical Physics Unit, AOU Careggi Florence, Italy
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- Health Physics Unit, Azienda USL Toscana Centro Florence, Italy
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- Health Physics Unit, Azienda USL Toscana Centro Florence, Italy
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- Oncology Department, University of Tourin, Tourin, Italy
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- Health Physics Unit A. O. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino P.O. Molinette, Tourin, Italy
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- National Institute of Ionizing Radiation Metrology, ENEA-INMRI, Rome, Italy
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- National Institute of Ionizing Radiation Metrology, ENEA-INMRI, Rome, Italy
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- Medical Physics Unit San Rossore, Pisa, Italy
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- Medical Physics Unit San Rossore, Pisa, Italy
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- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano (MI), Italy
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- Health Physics - AO Ordine Mauriziano, Tourin, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Forestry System, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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Mancosu P, Lambri N, Castiglioni I, Dei D, Iori M, Loiacono D, Russo S, Talamonti C, Villaggi E, Scorsetti M, Avanzo M. Applications of artificial intelligence in stereotactic body radiation therapy. Phys Med Biol 2022; 67. [DOI: 10.1088/1361-6560/ac7e18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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This topical review focuses on the applications of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT). The high dose per fraction and the limited number of fractions in SBRT require stricter accuracy than standard radiation therapy. The intent of this review is to describe the development and evaluate the possible benefit of AI tools integration into the radiation oncology workflow for SBRT automation. The selected papers were subdivided into four sections, representative of the whole radiotherapy process: ‘AI in SBRT target and organs at risk contouring’, ‘AI in SBRT planning’, ‘AI during the SBRT delivery’, and ‘AI for outcome prediction after SBRT’. Each section summarises the challenges, as well as limits and needs for improvement to achieve better integration of AI tools in the clinical workflow.
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Falco MD, Fusella M, Clemente S, Fiandra C, Gallio E, Garibaldi C, Bagalà P, Borzì G, Casale M, Casati M, Consorti R, Delana A, Esposito M, Malatesta T, Menghi E, Reggiori G, Russo S, Stasi M, Mancosu P. The influence of basic plan parameters on calculated small field output factors - A multicenter study. Phys Med 2021; 88:98-103. [PMID: 34217003 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmp.2021.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2021] [Revised: 06/02/2021] [Accepted: 06/04/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The influence of basic plan parameters such as slice thickness, grid resolution, algorithm type and field size on calculated small field output factors (OFs) was evaluated in a multicentric study. METHODS AND MATERIALS Three computational homogeneous water phantoms with slice thicknesses (ST) 1, 2 and 3 mm were shared among twenty-one centers to calculate OFs for 1x1, 2x2 and 3x3 cm2 field sizes (FSs) (normalized to 10x10 cm2 FS), with their own treatment planning system (TPS) and the energy clinically used for stereotactic body radiation therapy delivery. OFs were calculated for each combination of grid resolution (GR) (1, 2 and 3 mm) and ST and finally compared with the OFs measured for the TPS commissioning. A multivariate analysis was performed to test the effect of basic plan parameters on calculated OFs. RESULTS A total of 509 data points were collected. Calculated OFs are slightly higher than measured ones. The multivariate analysis showed that Center, GR, algorithm type, and FS are predictive variables of the difference between calculated and measured OFs (p < 0.001). As FS decreases, the spread in the difference between calculated and measured OFs became larger when increasing the GR. Monte Carlo and Analytical Anisotropic Algorithms, presented a dependence on GR (p < 0.01), while Collapsed Cone Convolution and Acuros did not. The effect of the ST was found to be negligible. CONCLUSIONS Modern TPSs slightly overestimate the calculated small field OFs compared with measured ones. Grid resolution, algorithm, center number and field size influence the calculation of small field OFs.
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- Maria Daniela Falco
- Department of Radiation Oncology, "G. D'Annunzio" University, "SS. Annunziata" Hospital, Chieti, Italy
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- Medical Physics Department, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV-IRCCS, via Gattamelata 64, Padova, Italy
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- Unit of Medical Physic and Radioprotection. Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Oncology - Radiation Oncology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Oncology - Radiation Oncology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- IEO, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Unit of Radiation Research, Milan, Italy
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- Universita' Campus Bio-medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200 Rome, Italy
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- Struttura Semplice di Fisica Sanitaria Azienda Ospedaliera "Santa Maria" Terni, Italy
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- MedicalPhysics Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi, Florence, Italy
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- Medical Physics Unit, S. Filippo Neri Hospital, ASL Roma 1, Rome, Italy
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- Servizio di Fisica Sanitaria Ospedale S. Chiara A.P.S.S. Trento, Italy
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- Medical Physics Unit, Azienda USL Toscana Centro, Florence, Italy
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- Fisica Medica, Ospedale Fatebenefratelli S.Giovanni Calibita- Rome, Italy
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- Medical Physics Unit, Istituto Romagnolo per lo Studio dei Tumori "Dino Amadori" - IRST S.r.l.Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico, Meldola (FC), Italy
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- Medical Physics Unit of Radiation Oncology Dept., Humanitas Clinical and Research Hospital, Rozzano-Milan, Italy
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- Medical Physics Unit, Azienda USL Toscana Centro, Florence, Italy.
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- Medical Physics Department, A.O. Ordine Mauriziano, Turin, Italy
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- Medical Physics Unit of Radiation Oncology Dept., Humanitas Clinical and Research Hospital, Rozzano-Milan, Italy
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