D. Awwad, S. Lewis, S. Hill, Marlin Karzon, P. Kench, Y. Jimenez
2026.2.1Technical Innovations & Patient Support in Radiation Oncology
tlooto Summary
Radiation therapy staff showed very high infection control knowledge and positive attitudes, but this did not correlate with consistent clinical practice and communication failures limited adherence to transmission‑based precautions.
Abstract
Highlights • Radiation therapy staff showed very high infection control knowledge and positive attitudes.• High IPC knowledge did not correlate with consistent clinical practice.• Time pressure was the main barrier to standard IPC precaution adherence.• Communication failures limited adherence to transmission‑based precautions.• Radiation therapy departments reported strong organisational support for IPC practices.
Citation format
AWWAD, D., et al. Knowledge, attitudes, and practice of infection control in radiation therapy departments. Technical Innovations & Patient Support in Radiation Oncology, 2026, 38: 100388.