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- Title
A Pilot Study To Evaluate The Feasibility And Acceptability Of Use Of Mehendi As Skin Marker In Patients Undergoing Conventional Radiotherapy In A Tertiary Medical College In India.
- Authors
PAL, SUPARNA KANTI; MAITI, SUMANA; SINGH, PRERNA; BASU, SIDDHARTHA
- Abstract
Introduction- The most common practice for marking the radiation field borders in conventional Radiotherapy is with marker pens. In the hot and humid environment in India these markings rapidly fade and require remarking. In some cases they require re-simulation and re-planning. Mehnedi has been used in India for ceremonial marking on skin for long. Here we seek to evaluate the same for Radiotherapy. Methods-Patients undergoing RT for a duration not less than 5 weeks were included in the study after obtaining informed consent. After simulation the field borders were marked with Mehendi (obtained as commercially available Mehendi Cone). The patients were asked to lie down in the patient observation rooms/ day care bed during this procedure. Number of re applications required, for whole duration of the Radiotherapy were collected. We also asked the patients, Oncologists about their satisfaction score with regard to the marking on a scale of 0-10. Patients were allowed to bath at their will without rubbing the area. A total of 30 patients were included in the study. Results- The average number of applications were 2.6 for the whole duration of treatment. Average gap between the applications was 9 days for the 1st application and 21 days for the second application. Only one patient had required 4 applications who had a total duration of radiotherapy of 8 weeks, prolonged due to break in RT. The time taken for application was 45 mins in summer season. 7 oncologists (excluding the investigators) and 15 junior residents were asked to score their satisfaction. The average score of the oncologists were 7 (range 1-10) while that of the JRs were 8. Two JRs however scored it "0". Out of 30 patients, the average score was 6 (range 3 to 9). Among 5 technicians the average was 9(range 5-10). Conclusion- Mehendi appears to be a feasible alternative for skin markings even in Indian patients. An RCT is planned to compare the same with pen markings which has started recruiting.( CTRI/2017/07/008970) ----- --------- The study is approved by the IPGME&R Institutional Ethics Committee. There is no conflict of Interest of any of the authors.
- Subjects
INDIA; RADIOTHERAPY; MEDICAL schools; FEASIBILITY studies; PILOT projects; MARKERS (Pens); SUMMER
- Publication
Journal of Cancer Research & Therapeutics, 2017, Vol 13, pS223
- ISSN
0973-1482
- Publication type
Article