Testing a Home Solution for Preparing Young Children for an Awake MRI: A Promising Smartphone Application

• Main Authors: Sam Geuens (Author), Jurgen Lemiere (Author), Jessica Nijs (Author), Marlies Treunen (Author), Michael Aertsen (Author), Jaan Toelen (Author), Greet Pauwels (Author), Kate Sauer (Author), Marlies Potoms (Author), Sofie Van Cauter (Author), Leen Wouters (Author), Kathrin Hohlbaum (Author), Marie Sjölinder (Author), Olov Ståhl (Author), Gunnar Buyse (Author), Philippe Demaerel (Author), Barbara Weyn (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2023-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Thanks to its non-invasive nature and high-resolution imaging capabilities, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a valuable diagnostic tool for pediatric patients. However, the fear and anxiety experienced by young children during MRI scans often result in suboptimal image quality and the need for se...