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dc.contributor.author | Munn, Z. | - |
dc.contributor.author | Pearson, A. | - |
dc.contributor.author | Jordan, Z. | - |
dc.contributor.author | Murphy, F. | - |
dc.contributor.author | Pilkington, D. | - |
dc.contributor.author | Anderson, A. | - |
dc.date.issued | 2016 | - |
dc.identifier.citation | Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, 2016; 47(4):329-336 | - |
dc.identifier.issn | 1939-8654 | - |
dc.identifier.issn | 1876-7982 | - |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/2440/117027 | - |
dc.description.abstract | Introduction: Patients undergoing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can experience anxiety and claustrophobia. A multimethod action research study was conducted to determine how patient care was currently being delivered in an MRI department and to determine whether this could be improved. Methods: This action research study used both quantitative and qualitative methods. Changes were introduced into the department after baseline data collection to address areas for improvement. A survey was conducted of patients to establish their level of satisfaction and/or anxiety and to determine whether this improved during the course of the project. Staff practice was qualitatively observed over the course of the project and observations recorded in a field diary. Finally, focus groups were held with staff. Results: The project resulted in improved satisfaction and lower anxiety for patients, and increased the amount of patients receiving information compared with the results of a baseline survey. However, these findings were not statistically significant. Among staff, qualitative observations portrayed a renewed focus on the patient in MRI including changes in their actions such as increased use of touch, improved communication, and focused efforts to maintain privacy. Conclusions: This study was able to achieve a change in practice through an action research cycle in a MRI department. Over the course of the project, improvements were made to the department, and radiographers changed the way they acted and interacted with patients. | - |
dc.description.statementofresponsibility | Zachary Munn, Alan Pearson, Zoe Jordan, Fred Murphy, Diana Pilkington and Amanda Anderson | - |
dc.language.iso | en | - |
dc.publisher | Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists | - |
dc.rights | © 2016 Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. | - |
dc.source.uri | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmir.2016.04.007 | - |
dc.subject | MRI; action research; patient experience; anxiety | - |
dc.title | Addressing the patient experience in a magnetic resonance imaging department: final results from an action research study | - |
dc.type | Journal article | - |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.1016/j.jmir.2016.04.007 | - |
pubs.publication-status | Published | - |
dc.identifier.orcid | Munn, Z. [0000-0002-7091-5842] | - |
dc.identifier.orcid | Jordan, Z. [0000-0001-9125-1582] | - |
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