Analysis of utilization of radiation therapy facilities within the state of New Jersey

Technical Report · Sat Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1973

OSTI ID:6782483

Quantitative data are presented on the availability and use of radiation therapy facilities in New Jersey. A mathematical model of radiation therapy machine locations is devised. The model is compared to actual data obtained from a survey of manpower and facilities available for radiation therapy at hospitals in the State. Incorporated in the model are such elements as the capacity of a radiotherapy unit and the total number and location of individuals who can be served by a unit operating at an optimum caseload. In determining the population served by a radiotherapy unit, consideration is given to the number of treatments per patient, a total population per therapy unit modeling technique, the seasonal fluctuation of patient loads, and the area of service for a therapy unit. Demographic factors to take into account when allocating resources for radiation therapy facilities are noted. These include hospital sites, the general population, the cancer population, and radiation therapy facility sites. An evaluation was made of the extent of radiotherapy performed in New Jersey during 1970, 1971, and 1972. It was found that 26,694 patients were treated with radiation therapy during the three years. There was a 16-percent increase in the use of radiation therapy from 1970 to 1972. Particular attention in the evaluation was given to orthovoltage and megavoltage treatments and to the role of private offices in the delivery of radiation therapy. Extensive tabular data on radiation therapy facilities in New Jersey are included.

• Research Organization: New Jersey Regional Medical Program, Inc., East Orange (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6782483
• Report Number(s): HRP-0018336
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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