Preparing paediatric patients for MRI with virtual reality
Methods to prepare children for MRI have been investigated for decades and outcomes have shown appropriate preparation can reduce patient anxiety and the need for general anaesthetic (GA). For example, one study found that 40% fewer children required GA when preparation was used. Numerous methods have been applied to prepare children including mock scanners, play […]
Dr Jonathan Ashmore, Regina Cremin, Kirstie Still, Dr Cormac McGrath, Nina Mellor, Laura McShane, Anna Symons
NHS Highland, Northern Ireland Regional Medical Physics Service, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust