The browser you are using is not supported by this website. All versions of Internet Explorer are no longer supported, either by us or Microsoft (read more here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/windows/end-of-ie-support).

Please use a modern browser to fully experience our website, such as the newest versions of Edge, Chrome, Firefox or Safari etc.

Portrait of Anetta Bolejko. Photo

Anetta Bolejko

Associate professor, Principal investigator

Portrait of Anetta Bolejko. Photo

Effects of an information booklet on patient anxiety and satisfaction with information in magnetic resonance imaging : A randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled trial

Author

  • A. Bolejko
  • P. Hagell

Summary, in English

Introduction: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an important modality in diagnostics and treatment follow-up. However, MRI can be perceived as unpleasant even though the examination is non-invasive. Patients' knowledge of the MRI procedure is usually scarce, which may enhance patient anxiety at examination. We investigated the effects on anxiety and satisfaction with an information booklet on MRI compared to a placebo booklet delivered to adult patients prior to their first MRI examination. Methods: This randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled trial included 197 patients. The intervention group (n = 95) received a booklet about MRI prior to the examination, whereas the control group (n = 102) received a placebo booklet of the same size and layout but containing general information. The State Trait Anxiety Inventory with supplementary questions from the Quality from the Patient's Perspective questionnaire were used as patient-reported outcome measures. Results: Anxiety did not differ between the groups, either prior to MRI or during the examination, but those who received the placebo booklet were at higher risk of experiencing high anxiety prior to the MRI examination (odds ratio 2.64; P = 0.029). The intervention group was more satisfied with the information received (P = 0.044), and a majority of participants in both groups (≥87%) considered it important to obtain information on the MRI procedure. Conclusion: Written MRI information decreases the risk of high anxiety levels before MRI and improves patient satisfaction with the information. Further research is needed to investigate whether written information prior to MRI is beneficial not only from the perspective of the patient but may also be cost-effective. Implications for practice: Written MRI information prior to the examination is recommended in radiography care.

Department/s

  • LUCC: Lund University Cancer Centre
  • Radiology Diagnostics, Malmö

Publishing year

2021-02-01

Language

English

Pages

162-167

Publication/Series

Radiography

Volume

27

Issue

1

Document type

Journal article

Publisher

W.B. Saunders

Topic

  • Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging

Keywords

  • Anxiety
  • Patient information
  • Patient satisfaction
  • Placebo intervention
  • Randomized controlled trial

Status

Published

Research group

  • Radiology Diagnostics, Malmö

ISBN/ISSN/Other

  • ISSN: 1078-8174