Meeting Patient Information Needs Before Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Development and Evaluation of an Information Booklet

Alleviating anxiety in patients prior to MRI: A pilot single-centre single-blinded randomised controlled trial to compare video demonstration or telephone conversation with a radiographer versus routine intervention

“…11 This limited information about the procedure decreases a patients perceived level of control and increases their fear and uncertainty. 12 Additional written information has been a common method explored to better inform patients and to reduce anxiety prior to MRI, but there are mixed views regarding this intervention. 2,13 Video demonstration on the other hand has been found in many studies to be an effective method to improve the level of patient satisfaction prior to various medical procedures and to help reduced anxiety.…”

Patients' Perception of Quality of Care in a Radiology Department: A Medical-Physical Approach

“…Information, however, consequently seems to be important in patients' perceptions of QoC. In a study by Bolejko, Sarvik, Hagell, and Brinck (2008), the findings indicated that information is a very important factor related to medical procedures such as radiological examinations. Lack of, or insufficient information before the examination, may lead to experiences of anxiety and fear.…”

Sitting still: Seat design for a new head-only MRI scanner

“…The enclosed space and extended time period that the patient is asked to remain still can cause enormous anxiety prior to and during the scan [2]. Techniques used in clinical practice that aim to reduce anxiety and motion during the scan include the provision of relevant information, playing music during the procedure [3]- [5], providing a mirror to look outside the bore [6] and adding foam pads [4], [7]. However, the process can be extremely challenging for patients.…”