MRI Psychology eBook

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This eBook delves into the psychological aspects of MRI patient care, addressing the causes and physiology of MRI-related anxiety. Universities and medical institutions will benefit from chapter and comprehensive quizzes included with the course, designed to test students’ understanding of key concepts. Institutions have the option to offer a certificate for 4 ARRT-approved CE credits, making it a valuable addition to radiology, medical imaging, or healthcare studies curriculums.
Learning Objectives

• Learn why this book was written
• Learn how this book can be used
• Review the history of MRI
• Define MRI psychology
• Learn why educating technologists and other medical professionals about MRI psychology is important
• Learn the prevalence of MRI anxiety
• Learn the demographics of MRI anxiety
• Learn the financial impact of MRI anxiety
• Be able to define anxiety and anxiety disorders
• Learn the physiology of anxiety
• Learn the common anxiety disorders MRI patients may experience
• Become familiar with symptoms and physiology of each anxiety disorder
• Learn about hyperventilation and its physiology
• Be able to identify medications that may cause anxiety
• Learn about pre-existing medical conditions that may cause anxiety
• Learn about the different types of disabilities that may contribute to anxiety
• Learn the different types of MRI anxiety interventions available
• Define complementary alternative medicine (CAM)
• Learn the relationship between cognitions and MRI anxiety
• Learn about hyperventilation and its physiology
• Learn the broader implications of knowledge in MRI psychology
• Learn the different ways this book can be used
• Review the lessons learned in previous chapters