Are patients with a hearing impairment or other language barriers getting equitable access to deep inspiration breath hold (DIBH) techniques for breast cancer radiotherapy?
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Key Points
Access to deep inspiration breath hold (DIBH) techniques for breast cancer radiotherapy remains inequitable for some patients.
Survey of 22 UK NHS radiotherapy departments showed 73% use DIBH for hearing-impaired patients, while communication methods largely remain verbal.
Many departments reported using verbal instructions only, highlighting a gap in accessibility for patients with communication barriers.
While all departments offer DIBH to non-English speakers, improvements are needed for inclusive practices in breast cancer treatment.
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Survey reveals 73% of UK radiotherapy departments use DIBH for hearing-impaired patients, suggesting need for inclusive practices.