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Table 2 Results of survey of technologists. Scores range from 1 (lowest) to 4 (highest)

From: Comparative analysis of thermoplastic masks versus vacuum cushions in stereotactic body radiotherapy

 

TMP

VC

Indexing

Mean Score

Simple

2.86

1.61

Fast

2.43

1.61

Manageable

2.71

1.8

Mask Utility

3.86

NA

Additional Vacuum Cushion

1.43

NA

Arc Adjustment

3.14

2

Versatility

2.14

1.4

Positioning

Simple

3.43

1.8

Fast

2.71

1.4

Reproducible

3.71

1

Comfortable

2.43

2.4

Learning Curve

Simple

3.71

2.4

Fast

3.57

2.6

  1. Abbreviation: TMP indicates thermoplastic ask; VCS vacuum cushion system; NA not applicable