Waiting time interpretations: Complexity and consequences for radiotherapy delays

••Uses clinical scenarios to show effects by different RT waiting time definitions.••Highlights the benefits of prioritized start dates - tailored to diagnosis-specific needs.••Offers thorough insights to help refine department-specific scheduling strategies.

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Technical Innovations & Patient Support in Radiation Oncology
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2026-02-17
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tipsro.2026.100386
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Advances in Oncology and Radiotherapy
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Waiting time interpretations: Complexity and consequences for radiotherapy delays

Jesper Lindberg, Mruga Gurjar, Caroline Olsson
Technical Innovations & Patient Support in Radiation Oncology
Advances in Oncology and Radiotherapy
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Waiting time interpretations: Complexity and consequences for radiotherapy delays

Jesper Lindberg, Mruga Gurjar, Caroline Olsson
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Abstract

••Uses clinical scenarios to show effects by different RT waiting time definitions.••Highlights the benefits of prioritized start dates - tailored to diagnosis-specific needs.••Offers thorough insights to help refine department-specific scheduling strategies.

Technical Innovations & Patient Support in Radiation OncologyVol. 37
Sahlgrenska University Hospital (SE), Region Västra Götaland (SE), University of Gothenburg (SE)
Openalex Percentile: Top 53%
Advances in Oncology and Radiotherapy
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