Share your experiences of radiotherapy and help scientists test a new upright radiotherapy chair that could improve comfort and costs.
What’s the title of the study?
Upright radiotherapy: optimising patient positioning systems for accurate and comfortable treatments
What’s the project/study about?
Researchers are testing a chair that will allow radiotherapy to be given in an upright position. At the moment, you'd receive radiotherapy lying flat on your back.
But, scientists think there are benefits for patients having radiotherapy treatment in an upright position, being a more comfortable position which may be just as effective. And, it could save costs and space. In this study, the researchers want to identify barriers and expectations so they can improve this technique.
Who can take part?
Women who:
- Are over 18 years old
- Have had radiotherapy for breast cancer in the last five years.
- Can easily raise and lower themselves from a seated position.
The study will take place in person at Sheffield Hallam University, so you must be able to travel to Sheffield. The researchers will reimburse you for your travel expenses.
Why do you want me to be involved?
By sharing your experiences and perspectives, you'll help researchers understand what people need during radiotherapy, and whether the radiotherapy chair is benefitting patients. This will make sure that it can be successfully and effectively implemented.
What will you ask me to do?
If you sign up, you’ll take part in a one-day workshop at Sheffield Hallam University on Thursday 16 March. You’ll have your travel expenses paid and receive a gift voucher. There’ll be drinks and light refreshments provided.
Before the workshop, you'll be asked to share your experiences of radiotherapy.
At the workshop, you can discuss your experiences with the radiotherapy pathway with up to 9 other people.
You can also to test the upright radiotherapy chair. After that, you'll answer questions (both verbal and written) about your thoughts on the chair.
You’ll also be invited to wear a head camera while being positioned to capture the experience visually.
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