Background: Effective radiotherapy delivery relies on the synergy of optimized physical facilities and efficient workload management within a radiotherapy department. Through comprehensive assessments of spatial layout, equipment availability, and patient flow, we elucidate the impact of physical facilities and workload on treatment efficacy. Materials and Methods: A prospective observational study conducted for one year from January 1st 2021 to 31st December 2021, supplemented by review of records and interview of concerned personnel was conducted in the Department of Radiation Oncology. A checklist predesigned with references from International Atomic Energy Agency was used to study the various physical facilities and workload of each equipment i.e. Linear Accelerator, Theratron780E, Bhabhatron II TAW and CT Simulator in the Department of Radiation Oncology. A pilot study of fifteen (15) days was conducted to validate the tool. The data was collected as per predesigned checklist and was subjected to systematic analysis. The frequencies and percentages were calculated and represented graphically in the form of tables, bar diagrams. Results: the study observed that the department of radiotherapy had adequate facilities for providing various modalities of treatment and that there is a huge workload on all the equipment in the department. Conclusion: Utilizing a combination of quantitative metrics and qualitative observations, this research unveils the pivotal role of well-designed treatment rooms, advanced technology integration, and patient-centric spaces in enhancing treatment precision. As the radiotherapy landscape continues to evolve, this study contributes to the ongoing pursuit of excellence in cancer care by addressing the intricate relationship between physical infrastructure and efficient workload management within a radiotherapy department.
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2022: 6.012
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