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dc.contributor.authorHudson, DM
dc.contributor.authorHeales, C
dc.date.accessioned2023-06-21T11:55:41Z
dc.date.issued2023-07-03
dc.date.updated2023-06-20T12:35:24Z
dc.description.abstractIntroduction A key part of a radiographer's role within MRI is providing the required emotional support to help patients succeed with a scan. Being informed is important; whilst information leaflets and videos are commonly used, these can be limited in their representation of the experience. Virtual reality tools are being shown to reasonably replicate a scan experience, having a positive impact on patient satisfaction and anxiety. The aim was to obtain the views of practitioners on the use and implementation of such a tool in practice. Methods A mixed methods study was conducted looking at the use of a virtual scan experience for patients prior to MRI. Nine radiographers attended two focus group sessions to see the tool and undergo a virtual experience. Following this, a survey based on the technology acceptance model was completed along with a semi-structured discussion about its use. Results Perceived usefulness, ease of use, attitude and intention to use were all positive towards the virtual scan tool. All practitioners saw value in such a tool and how it could be implemented within practice, highlighting areas for improvement and development. Conclusion The practitioner's perspective was that access to such a virtual scan experience could be of use to better prepare and support those patients needing extra support before a real scan. Acknowledgement of having time to discuss patient concerns was noted and this could provide a means of doing so away from busy scanning lists whilst not taking up additional time. Implications for practice Use of VR tools could be a conduit through which trust and rapport are built in advance away from busy scanning lists, thereby not impacting on operational throughput and hindering efficiency.
dc.identifier.citationVol. 29 (5), pp. 851 - 861en_GB
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.radi.2023.06.005
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10871/133454
dc.identifierORCID: 0000-0003-2809-8102 (Heales, Christine)
dc.language.isoenen_GB
dc.publisherElsevier / The College of Radiographersen_GB
dc.rights.embargoreasonUnder embargo until 3 July 2024 in compliance with publisher policyen_GB
dc.rights© 2023 The College of Radiographers. Published by Elsevier Ltd. This version is made available under the CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/  
dc.subjectMRI
dc.subjectMagnetic resonance imaging
dc.subjectClaustrophobia
dc.subjectPatient experience
dc.subjectVirtual reality
dc.subjectTechnology acceptance model
dc.title“I think this could be a big success” – A mixed methods study on practitioner perspectives on the acceptance of a virtual reality tool for preparation in MRIen_GB
dc.typeArticleen_GB
dc.date.available2023-06-21T11:55:41Z
dc.identifier.issn1078-8174
dc.descriptionThis is the author accepted manuscript. The final version is available from Elsevier via the DOI in this recorden_GB
dc.identifier.eissn1532-2831
dc.identifier.journalRadiographyen_GB
dc.rights.urihttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/  en_GB
dcterms.dateAccepted2023-06-19
dcterms.dateSubmitted2023-02-05
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rioxxterms.licenseref.startdate2023-06-19
rioxxterms.typeJournal Article/Reviewen_GB
refterms.dateFCD2023-06-20T12:35:27Z
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© 2023 The College of Radiographers. Published by Elsevier Ltd. This version is made available under the CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/  
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