Does Dr. Koltis study radiation therapy?

Yes, Dr. Koltis specializes in quality assurance in radiation therapy, focusing on how patient charts are reviewed.

What methods does Dr. Koltis compare in his research?

He compares online and onsite methods of chart reviews to evaluate their effectiveness in maintaining quality in radiation therapy.

Why is Dr. Koltis's work important for patients?

His research ensures that patients receive high-quality radiation therapy through reliable chart review processes, which helps maintain their safety and treatment effectiveness.

GORDON GARY KOLTIS, M.D.

APEX, NC

Research Active

Radiology - Radiation Oncology NPI registered 21+ years 1 publication 2017 – 2017 NPI: 1508860545

Radiology - Radiation Oncology Radiology - Therapeutic Radiology Radiology - Therapeutic Radiology Radiology - Radiation Oncology Radiology - Radiation Oncology

NeoplasmsSocieties, MedicalCombined Modality TherapyRadiotherapy, Intensity-ModulatedQuality Assurance, Health CareRadiotherapy, Image-GuidedAccreditationPeer ReviewRadiation Oncology

Practice Location

519 DEMOCRACY PL FL 2
APEX, NC 27523-5793

Phone: (252) 916-1778

What does GORDON KOLTIS research?

Dr. Koltis studies the processes involved in ensuring that radiation therapy is safe and effective for patients. He examines how medical charts are reviewed for quality control, which is crucial for maintaining standards in patient care. His research highlights how online chart reviews can perform just as well as traditional in-person reviews, helping streamline processes in healthcare settings while ensuring that patients receive the best possible treatment.

Key findings

In comparing online and onsite chart reviews for radiation therapy, both methods scored similarly high, with online reviews averaging 86.9 and onsite reviews averaging 86.0 on quality assessments.
21% of the charts reviewed were identified as poor quality, showcasing areas for improvement in radiation therapy oversight.
The study concluded that the online review system shows no significant bias and can provide better oversight, promoting high standards for patient care in radiation therapy.

Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Koltis study radiation therapy?: Yes, Dr. Koltis specializes in quality assurance in radiation therapy, focusing on how patient charts are reviewed.
What methods does Dr. Koltis compare in his research?: He compares online and onsite methods of chart reviews to evaluate their effectiveness in maintaining quality in radiation therapy.
Why is Dr. Koltis's work important for patients?: His research ensures that patients receive high-quality radiation therapy through reliable chart review processes, which helps maintain their safety and treatment effectiveness.

Publications in plain English

Comparison of Onsite Versus Online Chart Reviews as Part of the American College of Radiation Oncology Accreditation Program.

2017

Journal of oncology practice

Hepel JT, Heron DE, Mundt AJ, Yashar C, Feigenberg S +8 more

Plain English
This study looked at how well medical charts can be reviewed online compared to traditional in-person visits as part of a program to ensure quality in radiation therapy. Researchers found that the average scores for both online (86.9) and onsite (86.0) reviews were very similar, indicating no significant difference in quality. With 21% of the charts receiving poor scores, the online review system demonstrates no bias and offers better oversight, which is important for maintaining high standards in patient care. Who this helps: This benefits patients and doctors by ensuring high-quality radiation therapy reviews.

PubMed

Frequent Co-Authors

Jaroslaw T Hepel Dwight E Heron Arno J Mundt Catheryn Yashar Steven Feigenberg William F Regine Dheerendra Prasad Shilpen Patel Navesh Sharma Mary Hebert

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