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How Different Preparation Techniques Affect MRI-Induced Anxiety of MRI Patients: A Preliminary Study

Zuhal Y Hamd1, Amal I Alorainy1, Lena A Alrujaee1

  • 1Department of Radiological Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia.

Brain Sciences
|March 29, 2023
PubMed
Abstract

Insights

Video preparation (VP) significantly reduces patient anxiety during MRI scans, especially for first-time patients. This method enhances patient understanding and satisfaction, improving scan outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Patient Care

Background:

  • Patient anxiety during Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) can lead to motion artifacts and affect scan outcomes.
  • Effective patient preparation is crucial for mitigating pre-scan anxiety.
  • Understanding the impact of different preparation methods on patient anxiety is essential for improving the MRI experience.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of video preparation (VP) compared to routine preparation (RP) in reducing MRI-induced anxiety.
  • To assess the impact of preparation methods on patient satisfaction.
  • To identify patient groups that benefit most from specific preparation techniques.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective randomized study involving 30 MRI patients.
  • Patients were divided into two groups: routine preparation (RP) and video preparation (VP).
  • Anxiety levels were measured using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) before and after interventions; patient satisfaction was also assessed.

Main Results:

  • Both VP and RP reduced anxiety, with VP showing a mean STAI score of 10.75 and RP 12.78.
  • A significant association between pre- and post-STAI results was observed in the VP group (p = 0.025).
  • Anxiety reduction was more pronounced in first-time MRI patients for both RP (p = 0.009) and VP (p = 0.014); VP demonstrated superior anxiety reduction, particularly for this group.

Conclusions:

  • Video preparation is a superior method for reducing anxiety in MRI patients compared to routine preparation.
  • VP techniques are effective in enhancing patient understanding and can be implemented across various clinical settings.
  • Improving patient preparation through methods like VP can lead to better scanning outcomes and patient experiences.
Keywords:
State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI)anxietymagnetic resonance imagingroutine preparationvideo preparation

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