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Abstract #5435

Improving the patient experience for paediatrics in Magnetic Resonance Imaging through Play Therapy.

Charlotte Elizabeth Swain1, Carolyn Costigan1, and Selene Rowe1
1MRI, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, United Kingdom

Synopsis

Play Therapy has been shown to be a successful alternative for children allowing them to have an MRI scan awake instead of with a general anaesthetic. With funding through local hospital charities, a dedicated Play Specialist List runs once a week to scan predominantly 3-13yr olds. With fun and engaging play methods, it has been possible to acquire diagnostic images in 98% of children scanned. With no risk when compared to a general anaesthetic and a more relaxed atmosphere and process, this has vastly improved the patient experience, for not only the children, but also their parents/carers.

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