Claustrophobia and Anxiety in Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Lopes, Bruno; Azevedo, Kevin; Abrantes, António; Rodrigues, Sónia; Ribeiro, Luís; Vicente, Bianca; Almeida, Rui

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The main goal of this research was to evaluate the anxiety and claustrophobia levels in patients undergoing Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Head, Extremities and Breast. The specific objectives were: Understand if the anatomical region of the exam (Head, Extremities or Breast) influences the anxiety and claustrophobia levels Understand if prior MRI examinations influence the anxiety and claustrophobia levels Understand if age, gender and education status influences the anxiety and claustrophobia levels.

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Professional issues MR Equipment Health policy and practice Quality assurance

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http://hdl.handle.net/10400.1/18222

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Lopes, B., Azevedo, K., Abrantes, A., Rodrigues, S., Ribeiro, L., Vicente, B., & Almeida, R. P. P. (2022). Claustrophobia and Anxiety in Magnetic Resonance Imaging [EPOSTM]. Electronic Presentation Online System, Educational Exhibit. European Congress of Radiology, Austria, Vienna. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.26044/ecr2022/C-15525