Background: Psychological preparation for children undergoing magnetic resonance
imaging can be achieved through applying different calming techniques that help anxious children
to cope with the threatening situation and increased image quality. Aim of study: Was to evaluate
effectiveness of calming techniques on children's outcomes regarding magnetic resonance imaging
and mothers' satisfaction level. Design: A quasi-experimental design was utilized to conduct this
study. Setting: The study was conducted at magnetic resonance imaging unit at Benha University
Hospital. Subjects: Purposive sample of 159 children accompanied with their mothers were
selected and divided equally into three groups (control group, study group1 and study group 2).
Results: There is a significant decrease in level of anxiety and fear among children in study group1
compared with those in control group and study group2 30 minute after intervention and 1hr after
performing magnetic resonance imaging. Also, there is improvement in level of knowledge and
level of anxiety among mothers in study group 1 compared with those in control group and study
group2 with increased level of satisfaction in study group1 1hr after applying magnetic resonance
imaging. Conclusion: Applying calming techniques for children undergoing magnetic resonance
imaging has positive effect in lowering children's anxiety, fear, mother's anxiety and increase
mother's satisfaction level among study group1. Recommendations: Conducting continuous
periodical education for nurses in MRI setting about the different methods of calming techniques
that can be used for children before and during magnetic resonance imaging. |
