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    • Pediatric Radiology
    • Child Life Services
    • Medical Education

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    • Pediatric imaging procedures can cause anxiety and discomfort for children.
    • Standardized approaches to pediatric patient interaction are often lacking.
    • Improving the patient and family experience is a key goal in pediatric healthcare.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To enhance the safety and comfort of pediatric imaging.
    • To develop and implement a training program for radiology technologists interacting with pediatric patients.
    • To refine preparation materials for children and their families undergoing imaging procedures.

    Main Methods:

    • Collaboration between pediatric radiologists and child life specialists to design training.
    • Development of training sessions covering communication, developmental stages, and coping strategies.
    • Creation of preparation books and distraction resources for patients and technologists.
    • Utilizing surveys from technologists and parents to refine the strategy.

    Main Results:

    • The training program successfully guided technologists on approaching and interacting with pediatric patients.
    • Refined preparation materials improved the understanding and readiness of children and parents.
    • Implementation of learning sessions and resources led to an improved imaging experience.
    • Positive feedback from technologists and parents indicated enhanced safety and comfort.

    Conclusions:

    • A multidisciplinary approach to training radiology technologists significantly improves pediatric patient care.
    • Enhanced preparation and communication strategies are vital for reducing anxiety in pediatric imaging.
    • The developed training program and resources offer a model for improving pediatric patient experiences in medical imaging settings.