Background: Claustrophobia is the most common type of specific phobia, and in the context of performing an MRI, it leads to premature completion of the test or a sedation. According to some authors, 1,6% of the patients terminated the test prematurely due to claustrophobia, and, in addition, 3.8% underwent conscious sedation. These procedures increase the risk of complications, and the cost of care. The use of anxiolytics is an option to reduce anxiety, but these drugs carry the possibility of suffering adverse effects, and the fact that patients cannot drive home when the MRI is finished. For these reasons, it is especially relevant to determine which non-pharmacological interventions are most effective, and among them, the use of Immersive Entertainment Glasses is a low-interventionist option that can help to overcome fear of the test. Objective: To determine the effectiveness of Immersive Entertainment Glasses in the success of the performance of an MRI and in the reduction of anxiety levels, in patients who express having claustrophobia. Methodology: Design: Clinical trial with intervention and control group. Participants: patients who define themselves as claustrophobic and should have an MRI. The sample will be made up of 206 individuals, divided between an intervention group and a control group. expecting a 20% difference between the success of the test of the control and intervention group subjects. People who meet the inclusion criteria will be distributed into the control or intervention group. The intervention group will use the Immersive Entertainment Glasses to perform the MRI and the control group will have the support of the nurse through educational techniques. Expected results: the success rate in performing MRIs is expected to increase by 20%, thanks to the use of Immersive Entertainment Glasses. Expected duration: 12 months, or until obtaining the expected sample.
Age range
18 Years – 90 Years
Sex
ALL
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Succes in the performance of an MRI
Timeframe: One hour
Anxiety reduction
Timeframe: One hour