Imaging becomes an immersive experience for children at Noah’s Ark
Play therapist Sian Hulbert, radiology waiting list co-ordinator Sarah Muir, Philips Healthcare HTS operations manager Mike Wenden, project manager Cath Sellwood, senior radiographer Richard Holford, University Hospital of Wales site superintendent radiographer Alison Bax, Philips commercial lead Jane Robinson, LATCH Welsh Children’s Cancer Charity general manager Denise Henderson, Philips customer support engineer David Talbot, consultant paediatric radiologist Dr Susan Morris, Philips senior field marketing manager Patrick Lerou, superintendent paediatric radiographer Sarah McIntyre, senior radiographers Matthew McCarthy, Mared Jones, Mike de Wet and Katie Bainbridge, superintendent radiographer Tracey Morris and senior radiographer Karen Tune.
An entire oncology imaging department has been turned into an immersive environment, designed to deliver improved patient comfort and imaging results.
LATCHmosphere is a multi-sensory imaging department at Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital for Wales in Cardiff, that has been opened by Royal Philips, LATCH Welsh Children’s Cancer Charity, and Koledo and Gielissen Interiors and Exhibitions.
Senior radiographer Sarah McIntyre said: “Children living with cancer face enormous challenges, so any tool we can bring to the department that in some way improves their experience, is a welcome addition. LATCHmosphere provides children the ability to create their own environment in the imaging rooms, helping them to remain calm and still during the scan. We believe it’s working really well, as a recent user survey has highlighted the positive impact this new environment is bringing to the service.”
See the full report on page 28 of the December 2015 issue of RAD Magazine.
