[Functional modeling for risk analysis in radiotherapy].

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Date publication

décembre 2012

Auteurs

Membres identifiés du Cancéropôle Est :
Pr PEIFFERT Didier


Tous les auteurs :
Reitz A, Petin JF, Levrat E, Noel A, Aigle D, Peiffert D, Graff P

Résumé

PURPOSE: This document presents a systematic and structured approach for functional modeling for risk analysis in radiotherapy, aiming to reconcile the need, on one hand, for a method that can be applied generally and, on the other hand, for a method that provides a highly precise model. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The approach relies on new functional structuring patterns and flux analysis, derived from system engineering and knowledge engineering. RESULTS: The method affords strong support for the development of detailed models of the patient's process through a department of radiotherapy. Lack of structure of the actual process in a particular department may be easily identified leading to the development of specific procedures for the improvement of security. CONCLUSION: Modeling approach derived from engineering may be used for functional modeling for risk analysis in radiotherapy.

Référence

Cancer Radiother. 2012 Dec;16(8):653-60