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Article

Virtual Reality Tool Simulates MRI Experience

by
Richard K.J. Brown
1,*,
Sean Petty
2,
Stephanie O'Malley
2,
Jadranka Stojanovska
1,
Matthew S. Davenport
1,
Ella A. Kazerooni
1 and
Daniel Fessahazion
2
1
Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA
2
Duderstadt Center, Emerging Technologies Group, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA
*
Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Tomography 2018, 4(3), 95-98; https://doi.org/10.18383/j.tom.2018.00023
Submission received: 5 June 2018 / Revised: 6 July 2018 / Accepted: 8 August 2018 / Published: 1 September 2018
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Abstract

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an extremely useful tool for the detection and characterization of numerous pathologic processes. Although patients can benefit from the use of MRI, claustrophobia is a major issue in some cases. This fear alone can lead to cancellation of the scanning procedure in some cases and the need for conscious sedation in others. Patient anxiety during the scan can also lead to increased motion-related artifacts on the images with associated degradation of the diagnostic quality of the study. To alleviate these problems, our team developed a virtual reality (VR) tool (app) to educate patients about MRI and simulate the experience of actually being scanned. The app is totally immersive and incorporates both the visual and auditory sensations that patients encounter during an MRI scan. Patients also learn about potential conditions and implanted devices that may preclude the safe performance of the examination. This VR tool not only educates patients about MRI and its importance in their care, but also allows them to virtually experience what it is like to have a MRI scan. This technology has the potential to decrease both claustrophobic cancellations and patient anxiety before a MRI scan.
Keywords: virtual MRI; virtual reality MRI; MRI patient preparation; VR apps in medicine; MRI claustrophobia virtual MRI; virtual reality MRI; MRI patient preparation; VR apps in medicine; MRI claustrophobia

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Brown, R.K.J.; Petty, S.; O'Malley, S.; Stojanovska, J.; Davenport, M.S.; Kazerooni, E.A.; Fessahazion, D. Virtual Reality Tool Simulates MRI Experience. Tomography 2018, 4, 95-98. https://doi.org/10.18383/j.tom.2018.00023

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Brown RKJ, Petty S, O'Malley S, Stojanovska J, Davenport MS, Kazerooni EA, Fessahazion D. Virtual Reality Tool Simulates MRI Experience. Tomography. 2018; 4(3):95-98. https://doi.org/10.18383/j.tom.2018.00023

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Brown, Richard K.J., Sean Petty, Stephanie O'Malley, Jadranka Stojanovska, Matthew S. Davenport, Ella A. Kazerooni, and Daniel Fessahazion. 2018. "Virtual Reality Tool Simulates MRI Experience" Tomography 4, no. 3: 95-98. https://doi.org/10.18383/j.tom.2018.00023

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Brown, R. K. J., Petty, S., O'Malley, S., Stojanovska, J., Davenport, M. S., Kazerooni, E. A., & Fessahazion, D. (2018). Virtual Reality Tool Simulates MRI Experience. Tomography, 4(3), 95-98. https://doi.org/10.18383/j.tom.2018.00023

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