Table 4.
Pre and current MRIgRT training in each focus group.
| Study No. | Occurrence | MR: Physics, patient set-up, safety, image interpretation and application | Planning and dosimetry experience | Contouring | Run-throughs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus group 1 | Pre | In-depth training programme for all radiographers | In-depth training programme for all radiographers | Occurs | |
| Focus group 1 | Current | One-week intensive top-up | One-week intensive top-up | In-depth training programme per site | |
| Focus group 3 | Pre | Rotation into MR department for core radiographers | Lack of available resources | Occurs | |
| Focus group 3 | Current | New radiographers have a rotational placement | No formal training | Initial training sessions for prostate | |
| Focus group 4 | Pre | Informal training not moderated or planned | Lack of available resources | Occurs | |
| Focus group 4 | Current | Practical workbook | No formal training | No formal training | |
| Focus group 5 | Pre | Current | Lack of available resources | Occurs | |
| Focus group 5 | Current | Practical workbook | No formal training | No formal training |