Original Title: 암환자 증상완화를 위한 방사선 치료의 적정 이용률 제고를 위한 연구

Authors' recommendations: This study confirmed through a systematic literature review that the single-fraction method for the palliative treatment of patients with bone metastases had a similar effect to multiple fractions in producing pain relief. However, through a questionnaire survey and a retrospective study, it was found that multiple fractions were preferred to the single-fraction method in Korea, which was contrary to the evidence from the systematic review. As the first step towards narrowing the differences between the evidence and practice patterns, we organized a panel discussion to share the study results and to exchange expert opinions in various specialties on Nov. 27, 2009, as a part of this study. Various opinions on the reasons for the differences and ideas to narrow these differences were discussed. The necessity for conducting a prospective randomized clinical trial and for preparing practice guidelines that took into account various clinical settings was also raised.

Project Status: Completed

Year Published: 2010

URL for published report: https://www.neca.re.kr/lay1/program/S1T11C145/report/view.do?seq=13

English language abstract: An English language summary is available

Publication Type: Not Assigned

Country: South Korea

Organisation Name: National Evidence-based healthcare Collaborating Agency

Contact Address: National Evidence-based Healthcare Collaborating Agency (NECA), 3~5F Health and Welfare Social Administration B/D, 400 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, Korea.

Contact Name: int@neca.re.kr

Contact Email: int@neca.re.kr

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