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  • Medical Imaging
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Patient Education

Background:

  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) procedures cause patient anxiety.
  • Traditional pre-scan information methods are time-limited.
  • Virtual Experience (VE) offers a novel approach to patient preparation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess patient acceptability of a Virtual Experience (VE) for MRI preparation.
  • To gather participant feedback for future VE development.
  • To explore VE's potential in reducing patient fear and concern.

Main Methods:

  • A mixed-methods feasibility study design.
  • Quantitative feedback metrics and qualitative thematic analysis were employed.
  • 15 participants engaged with the VE, providing feedback.

Main Results:

  • The VE was perceived as engaging, safe, and beneficial by participants.
  • The experience was considered realistic, fostering acceptance.
  • Participants preferred in-clinic use with staff support over home use.

Conclusions:

  • VE is a valuable, realistic, and acceptable tool for MRI preparation.
  • Participant feedback is crucial for refining VE and ensuring its adoption.
  • VE has the potential to become a standard tool for patient preparation and coping.