An investigation report of radiotherapy centers in Beijing during the COVID-19 pandemic
Radiation Oncology Therapeutics Branch of Beijing Medical Association, Society of Radiotherapy Specialists (Technicians) of Beijing Medical Doctors Association, Sun Xiansong1, Hu Ke1, Zhang Fuquan1, Li Gaofeng2
1Department of Radiation Oncology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China; 2Deparment of Radiation Oncology, Beijing Hospital, Beijing 100730, China
Abstract：Objective An investigation on the prevention and control measures taken by radiotherapy centers of various hospitals in Beijing during the COVID-19 pandemic was conducted. The experience was summarized to provide reference for further work. Methods Electronic questionnaires were distributed to each radiotherapy center through members of the radiation oncology therapeutics branch of Beijing medical association and members of Society of Radiotherapy Specialists (Technicians) of Beijing Medical Doctors Association. Statistical analysis was performed based on the feedback results of electronic questionnaires. Results All forty radiotherapy centers in Beijing returned the questionnaires by the end of April 10, 2020. Except for the suspension of treatment in one center due to COVID-19 pandemic, all radiotherapy centers have taken corresponding prevention and control measures and continued to carry out radiotherapy. No COVID-19 infection of patients or medical staffs occurred during this pandemic. Conclusions During the COVID-19 pandemic, all radiotherapy centers attach great importance to optimizing the clinical process and adopt reasonable prevention and control measures. On the basis of efficient prevention and control measures, radiotherapy is delivered to fulfill the treatment demands of cancer patients.
Radiation Oncology Therapeutics Branch of Beijing Medical Association,Society of Radiotherapy Specialists (Technicians) of Beijing Medical Doctors Association,Sun Xiansong et al. An investigation report of radiotherapy centers in Beijing during the COVID-19 pandemic[J]. Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology, 2020, 29(9): 734-738.
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