Development of educational modules for MRTs to better support patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities undergoing imaging procedures: A collaborative patient-oriented initiative

Patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) experience increased anxiety when undergoing medical imaging procedures for a variety of reasons including sensory overload, comprehension difficulty, and meeting unfamiliar people. There are several strategies that medical radiation technologists (MRTs) can apply to improve the imaging process. The purpose of this project was to work together with patients to develop educational modules and resources for MRTs on how to best support patients with IDD during medical imaging procedures.
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences - Category: Radiology Authors: Source Type: research