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Introduction: Radiation therapists in Norway have little involvement in research and fail to take the leading role in conducting radiation therapy related research projects. Radiation therapists need to engage more in research for the benefit of their own professional development. The aim of this study was to identify research areas that radiation therapists consider of value to study. Material and methodology: Delphi technique was used as research method. Data about the respondents’ competence was collected using a communication process, where the aim was to come to agreement about a subject. Questionnaires were sent to all ten departments of radiation oncology in Norway, asking for a group in each department to identify relevant research areas in radiotherapy. A questionnaire including three open-ended questions was attached the request: i) what problems experience while treating patients? ii) what problems experience while collaboration with colleagues? iii) what areas of radiation therapy requires further research by radiation therapists? Results: Eight out of ten departments responded. The questions were discussed a total of 33 radiation therapists who emerged 150 statements. The statements were divided into three categories; staff issues (58 statements), technical issues (51 statements) and patient related issues (41 statements). The categories included nine areas: collaboration, organization of work, training and skills, accuracy in patient positioning, equipment, treatment modalities, patient information, ethics and patient care. Conclusion: Norwegian radiation therapists are able to define topics that may be relevant for research projects aimed further development of the radiotherapy profession.

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