@article{cf00c6591c95447888abef9a72d3afd2,
title = "Task group 284 report: magnetic resonance imaging simulation in radiotherapy: considerations for clinical implementation, optimization, and quality assurance",
abstract = "The use of dedicated magnetic resonance simulation (MR-SIM) platforms in Radiation Oncology has expanded rapidly, introducing new equipment and functionality with the overall goal of improving the accuracy of radiation treatment planning. However, this emerging technology presents a new set of challenges that need to be addressed for safe and effective MR-SIM implementation. The major objectives of this report are to provide recommendations for commercially available MR simulators, including initial equipment selection, siting, acceptance testing, quality assurance, optimization of dedicated radiation therapy specific MR-SIM workflows, patient-specific considerations, safety, and staffing. Major contributions include guidance on motion and distortion management as well as MRI coil configurations to accommodate patients immobilized in the treatment position. Examples of optimized protocols and checklists for QA programs are provided. While the recommendations provided here are minimum requirements, emerging areas and unmet needs are also highlighted for future development.",
keywords = "MR-SIM, magnetic resonance simulation, quality assurance, radiotherapy",
author = "Glide-Hurst, {Carri K.} and Paulson, {Eric S.} and Kiaran McGee and Neelam Tyagi and Yanle Hu and James Balter and John Bayouth",
note = "Funding Information: The members of AAPM Task Group 284 listed below disclose the following potential conflicts of interest related to subject matter or materials presented in this document. Dr. Neelam Tyagi discloses travel support from Philips Healthcare. Dr. John Bayouth discloses membership of the Scientific Advisory Board for ViewRay, Inc. Dr. Carri Glide‐Hurst discloses travel and honorarium from ViewRay, Inc., Modus Medical, and Philips Healthcare for speaking engagements. Dr. Glide‐Hurst also has research agreements with, and membership on the Radiation Oncology Advisory Board of, Philips Healthcare. Work reported in this publication was supported in part by the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health under award number: R01CA204189 (Carri Glide‐Hurst). The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health. Drs. Eric Paulson, Kiaran McGee, Yanle Hu, and James Balter have no conflicts to disclose. Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2021 American Association of Physicists in Medicine",
year = "2021",
month = jul,
doi = "10.1002/mp.14695",
language = "English (US)",
volume = "48",
pages = "e636--e670",
journal = "Medical physics",
issn = "0094-2405",
publisher = "AAPM - American Association of Physicists in Medicine",
number = "7",
}