Role of Nurse in Reducing Stress among Female Patients Performing Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Radiographer's confidence in managing patients with claustrophobia during magnetic resonance imaging

“…However, this study determined that a number of the respondents reported not being confident in dealing with patients with claustrophobia. Considering the extensive cost to the health services as a result of appointment cancellations or incomplete MRI investigations due to claustrophobia 5,6 , it is imperative that measures, including effective radiographer training, are implemented. Additionally, study findings demonstrated that the level of education and years of clinical experience among MR radiographers appear to have a strong relationship to their perceived skills and confidence in implementing effective interventional approaches to support patients with claustrophobia.…”

“…In England, for example, about 3.46 million MRI examinations were performed in 2018 4 . However, due to claustrophobia, some patients referred for MRI as part of their clinical care management have a negative experience and may be unable to complete the scan 5,6 .…”