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IPLUSO 19640

Methodologies in Radiotherapy I

Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy
  • ApresentaçãoPresentation
    The Curricular Unit of Methodologies in Radiotherapy I will provide students with fundamental knowledge for the application of external radiotherapy techniques, namely in relation to the methods and techniques applicable in treatment in external radiotherapy for different pathologies.
  • ProgramaProgramme
    Techniques, procedures and control of the treatment, side effects and communication with the patient in the following pathologies: Tumors of the breast Prostate Tumors Gynecological tumors Tumors of head and neck Tumors of the central nervous system Radiotherapy with a palliative purpose 2. Emergency in Radiotherapy
  • ObjectivosObjectives
    • Describe the theoretical foundation inherent to external beam radiotherapy techniques. • Apply treatment methods and techniques in external radiotherapy to different pathologies. • Apply patient positioning and immobilization procedures. • Identification of side effects. • Apply and adapt the communication style to the user.
  • BibliografiaBibliography
    Halperin, E. C.; Wazer, D. E.: Perez, C. A. & Brady, L. W. (2013). Perez & Brady's Principles and Practice of Radiation Oncology. 6th Ed. USA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Symonds, P.; Deehan, C.; Meredith, C. & Mills, J. (2012). Walter & Miller’s textbook of radiotherapy: radiation physics, therapy and oncology. 7th Ed.. UK: Churchill Livingstone Hoskin, P. (2006). Radiotherapy in Practice: External Beam Therapy. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Hoskin, P. (2012). External Beam Therapy (Radiotherapy in Practice). 2nd Ed. OUP Oxford. Levitt, S. H.; Purdy, J. A.; Perez, C. A. & Vijayakumar, S. (2006). Technical Basis of Radiation Therapy: Pratical Clinical Applications. 4th Ed. Berlin: Springer  
  • MetodologiaMethodology
    Classes will be taught using slides and videos. The contents will be transmitted in the expository form. Topics will be discussed among all students. Continuous assessment will involve the completion of two individual written tests. The minimum grade required in each of the frequencies is 9.0 values. The practical evaluation may include group work with presentation and discussion, written test or worksheet on the topics developed together with the evaluation of participation in practical classes. The minimum grade required in each of the evaluations is 9.0 values. Calculation of the final classification: arithmetic mean of the theoretical component - 50% and of the practical component - 50%. The classification of all assessment instruments is expressed on a scale of 0 to 20 values, and the weighted value of the classifications obtained must be equal to or greater than 9.5 values.
  • LínguaLanguage
    Português
  • TipoType
    Semestral
  • ECTS
    6
  • NaturezaNature
    Mandatory
  • EstágioInternship
    Não