Patterns of Care Study of Radiation Therapy for Cervix Cancer in Japan: The Influence of the Stratification of Institution on the Process

Abstract

Institutional stratification, including equipment and personnel, was found to affect significantly the patterns of care for cervix cancer. Therefore, to improve the quality of radiation therapy nationwide, improvements in equipment and in supply of FTE personnel are extremely important. PCS was found to have great potential for a practical evaluation of how much improvement will be required in Japan.