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A nationwide survey targeted 177 establishments enabling BT in 2022, using questionnaires distributed to each BT center and collecting responses via online or postal channels. The response rate was 90% (159/177), with every prefecture represented by at least one center. 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Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Tokushima University Graduate School, 3-18-15, Kuramoto-cho, Tokushima 7708503, Japan. Tel: +81-88-633-9051; Fax: +81-88-633-9051; Email: [ikushima@tokushima-u.ac.jp](ikushima@tokushima-u.ac.jp)  \n(Received 4 October 2023; revised 16 November 2023; editorial decision 21 November 2023)  \nABSTRACT  \nThis study aimed to assess the current state of brachytherapy (BT) resources, practices and resident education in Japan. A nationwide survey was undertaken encompassing 177 establishments facilitating BTin 2022. Questionnaires were disseminated to each BT center, and feedback through online channels or postal correspondence was obtained.  \nThe questionnaire response rate was 90%(159/177), and every prefecture had a response in at least one center. The number of centers in each prefecture ranged from 0.6 to 3.6 (median: 1.3) per million population. The annual number of patients in each center ranged from 0 to 272 (median: 31). While most prefectures provided intracavitary (IC) BT for gynecological cancers and interstitial (IS) BT for prostate cancer, only one-third of the prefectures provided IS BT for cancer sites other than the prostate. The institutional image-guided BT implementation rate was 71%. IC and IS BT was performed for 15.4% of IC BT cases of gynecological cancer. Only 47% of the BT training centers answered that they could provide adequate training in BT for residents. The most common reason for this finding was the insufficient number of patients in each center. The results show that, although BT has achieved un","cbCaiqyA3GDDKS0x","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqyA3GDDKS0x","pdf",1033580,"English","# Abstract\n## Survey methods and response rate\n## Distribution of BT centers and caseloads\n## Modality availability and image-guided implementation\n## Training capacity and key limiting factors\n## Overall findings and implications","[{\"question\":\"How was the nationwide survey conducted in Japan?\",\"answer\":\"A nationwide questionnaire survey was administered to 177 establishments facilitating BT in 2022. Feedback was collected through online channels or postal correspondence from each BT center.\"},{\"question\":\"What was the response rate and geographic coverage?\",\"answer\":\"The questionnaire response rate was 90% (159/177). 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