ISMRM22 - Improving Healthcare Through Better MR Practice Workflow

Joint Annual Meeting ISMRM-ESMRMB & ISMRT 31st Annual Meeting • 07-12 May 2022 • London, UK

Improving Healthcare Through Better MR Practice Workflow

ISMRT Educational Session

ORGANIZERS: Anne Dorte Blankholm, Nancy Beluk

Saturday, 07 May 2022

ICC Capital Suite 14-16

13:15 - 15:15

Moderators: Anne Dorte Blankholm & Jonathan McNulty

Session Number: ISMRT-03

Session Number: ISMRT-03

Overview
This session will provide information concerning the need for open communication within the MRI department to improve the patient experience, especially those with autism. We will also address the importance of collaborations within radiology department and better the understanding of the division of work load.

Target Audience
MR Radiographers and Technologists, Clinicians and Physicists

Educational Objectives
As a result of attending this course, participants should be able to:
approach children with special needs, have a clear understanding of the radiographers role in interpretting scans, and provide insight into the deliniation of work flow for a MR-Linac system.

	13:15		Autism-Friendly MRI View the Presentation Nikolaos Stogiannos, Christina Malamateniou Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations may be overwhelming for autistic individuals, given their sensory differences and heightened anxiety in conjunction with the challenging MRI environment. Effective communication between the patients and the radiographers, and between healthcare services proved to be vital for improving both the image quality and the patient experience. MRI radiographers should receive autism-related training to provide better care to these patients. Technology should be employed to familiarise these patients with the MRI procedure.
	13:45		MR-Linac: Clinical Applications & Perspective on Management & Organisation View the Presentation Reijer Rutgers
	14:15		Radiographers Reporting Cardiac MRI Scans Video Unavailable Kevin Strachan Within the constantly changing landscape of cardiac imaging, traditional roles and expectations are being re-evaluated. Reporting CMR studies has, until now, fallen exclusively within the remit of imaging consultants. This presentation aims to consider the expanding role of the radiographer within this area by reflecting upon the journey of the UKs first CMR reporting radiographer. As well as providing insight into the challenges, methods and ratification process. There will be discussion about the ongoing benefits to patients, service and Radiographers. Finally, there will be consideration of further expansion towards a truly multi-professional service and future opportunities for advancement
	14:45		MR-Linac: Safety & Clinical Focus View the Presentation Glenn Cahoon