Older adults and the unique role of the radiation therapist: Future directions for improving geriatric oncology training and education

Scholarship in radiation oncology education

“…They present further rationale for their study relating to effective virtual methods for RT education delivery in other settings and as well as supporting evidence for the rapid rise of ‘virtual healthcare’. Older adults and the unique role of the radiation therapist: future directions for improving geriatric oncology training and education Morris, L [10] Review of resources for improving RTT geriatric-oncology knowledge. Critique of the potential influence and opportunities for RTTs to improve older patient care.…”

“…With respect to limitations, it should be noted that all articles come from higher income countries or regions though many of the learners participating in the educational interventions described may work in low- or middle-income countries [7] , [8] . Likewise, most of the lessons arising from authors’ analyses of various educational activities and resources or recommendations made for best educational practice and future areas of research have broad applicability in the global setting [9] , [10] , [11] , [12] . It is perhaps not surprising, especially in view of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, that 7 of 13 articles deal directly with the topics of virtual, digital or on-line learning interventions, methods or resources and several others make reference to this mode of education.…”