The feasibility of a patient oriented interactive panoramic virtual tour for external beam radiation therapy
This pilot study provides preliminary evidence that an interactive virtual tour may enhance certain aspects of the RT patient experience, although the small sample size limits the ability to draw definitive conclusions. The integration of virtual tours into RT practices reflects a shift towards more interactive and patient-friendly approaches in healthcare by demystifying the RT process and providing accessible information. Future research with larger, more diverse cohorts at a larger institution is warranted to confirm whether these early findings generalize more broadly and to better quantify the impact of virtual tours on patient-reported outcomes.
Authors
- Xi Ling
- Lynn Million (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5931-4915)
- Yushen Qian (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5436-2061)
- Amy S. Yu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9730-5593)
- Joseph B. Schulz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3005-6585)
- Piotr Dubrowski (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2369-6373)
- Yufan Wu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0491-2835)
- Carol Marquez
Institutions
- Stanford University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Oncology
- Published
- 2025-05-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2025.1568405
- Primary Topic
- Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00