Rudder Barbra,  Easley Sara,  Robinson Amie,  Nielsen David

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: SCI-012

Pediatric patients are often sedated for MRI scans to ensure images are of diagnostic quality. However, access time for MRIs requiring sedation in is often long due to high patient volumes. In 2014, an MRI Try Without (MTW) program was established at our institution to facilitate eligible patients to ‘try’ their MRI without sedation with the help of a dedicated team comprised of child life specialists (CLS), radiology nurses and scheduling as well as MRI technologists. During their MTW appointment, patients and families met with a CLS who used various preparation tools and methods, such as showing videos and pictures, utilizing a mock MRI, listening to sample noises, rehearsing laying still, and choosing a movie to watch during the MRI. The goal of this program was to decrease the wait time for obtaining an MRI, while ensuring diagnostic-quality images for the interpreting radiologist. Read More

Authors:  Rudder Barbra , Easley Sara , Robinson Amie , Nielsen David

Keywords:  Child Life, MRI Try Without Sedation, Pediatric MRI

Pena Trujillo Valeria,  Gallo-bernal Sebastian,  Weagle Kathryn,  Victoria Teresa,  Gee Michael

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: SCI-016

To evaluate the sociodemographic and exam-related characteristics associated with child life specialist intervention (CLSI) success or failure in acquiring non-sedated pediatric MRI Read More

Authors:  Pena Trujillo Valeria , Gallo-bernal Sebastian , Weagle Kathryn , Victoria Teresa , Gee Michael

Keywords:  Child Life Specialist, MRI, Non-sedated

Zapala Matthew,  Li Yi,  Belisario Jennifer,  Phelps Andrew,  Courtier Jesse,  Vlasses Christopher

Final Pr. ID: Paper #: 022

Virtual reality (VR) has been used successfully as a psychological preparation tool in the pediatric patient population for elective surgery, oncological procedures and pain management. MRI exams require patients to remain motionless in a small, confined space for extended periods of time creating nervousness and an inability to hold still. VR offers a new way to prepare pediatric patients for MRI through simulations to reduce nervousness and decrease motion, resulting in more successful imaging outcomes. This study is designed to assess if VR simulations of an MRI exam can increase anticipatory knowledge and reduce nervousness in a pediatric cohort. Read More

Authors:  Zapala Matthew , Li Yi , Belisario Jennifer , Phelps Andrew , Courtier Jesse , Vlasses Christopher

Keywords:  Virtual Reality, MRI, Child Life