Trial reportPediatric radiology2016
Does preparation of children before MRI reduce the need for anesthesia? Prospective randomized control trial.
Trial report in Pediatric radiology, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 16 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Who cites it
16 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Pooled it
- Effectiveness of training before unsedated MRI scans in young children: a randomized control trial.Pediatric radiology · 2023Trial
- Beyond image quality: Patient experience with long-axial field-of-view and standard PET/CT systems.European journal of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging · 2026Article
- Optimising diagnostics for hard-of-hearing infants: factors associated with successful MRI scanning without general anaesthesia.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2025Article
- Parental presence improves pediatric MRI success without sedation: a prospective randomized study.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2025Article
- A survey of non-sedate practices when acquiring pediatric magnetic resonance imaging examinations.Pediatric radiology · 2024Article
- Testing a Home Solution for Preparing Young Children for an Awake MRI: A Promising Smartphone Application.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Turnaround time and efficiency of pediatric outpatient brain magnetic resonance imaging: a multi-institutional cross-sectional study.Pediatric radiology · 2023Article
- Initial Evidence for Positive Effects of a Psychological Preparation Program for MRI "iMReady" in Children with Neurofibromatosis Type I and Brain Tumors-How to Meet the Patients' Needs Best.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
- Interventions and methods to prepare, educate or familiarise children and young people for radiological procedures: a scoping review.Insights into imaging · 2022Article
- Sensitivity and Specificity of MRI in Diagnosing Concomitant Meniscal Injuries With Pediatric and Adolescent Acute ACL Tears.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2022Article
- Safety challenges related to the use of sedation and general anesthesia in pediatric patients undergoing magnetic resonance imaging examinations.Pediatric radiology · 2021Review
- Functional connectivity and quality of life in young adults with cerebral palsy: a feasibility study.BMC neurology · 2020Article
- Effects of an MRI Try Without program on patient access.Pediatric radiology · 2019Article
- A Free Virtual Reality Experience to Prepare Pediatric Patients for Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study.JMIR pediatrics and parenting · 2019Article
- Beyond sedation: a narrative review of nonpharmacological innovations for managing patient anxiety in magnetic resonance imaging examinations.Radiologia brasileiraReview
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Abstract
backgroundMagnetic resonance imaging has been recognized for years as the safest and most precise imaging method, particularly for children. The accuracy of MRI depends on avoidance of patient movement during the study. This may be difficult for children and may require anesthesia.
objectiveWe evaluated an introductory instruction program as an assistive tool in performing MRI without anesthesia. MATERIALS AND
methodsIn one institution, 121 children were randomized to undergo full interactive pre-MRI instruction (n=64), which included an instructional booklet, movie and simulator practice, or partial instruction (n=57), comprised of the booklet only. All researchers and health care professionals involved, except for the one who instructed the families, were masked to the group allocation. Parents' anxiety, according to the Spielberger state anxiety inventory, was measured.
resultsMedian age was 7.4 years (range: 5 years-16 years). Anesthesia was required for fewer children who received full compared to partial instruction: 17 (27%) vs. 27 (47%), P≤0.02. The median anxiety level prior to instruction was higher than the median level after instruction, for both the partial and full instruction groups.
conclusionInstruction including simulator practice was associated with a decreased need for anesthesia among children undergoing MRI scans.
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