Audio-guided self-hypnosis for reduction of claustrophobia during MR imaging: results of an observational 2-group study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To evaluate the influence of audio-guided self-hypnosis on claustrophobia in a high-risk cohort undergoing magnetic resonance (MR) imaging.

Methods

In this prospective observational 2-group study, 55 patients (69% female, mean age 53.6 ± 13.9) used self-hypnosis directly before imaging. Claustrophobia included premature termination, sedation, and coping actions. The claustrophobia questionnaire (CLQ) was completed before self-hypnosis and after MR imaging. Results were compared to a control cohort of 89 patients examined on the same open MR scanner using logistic regression for multivariate analysis. Furthermore, patients were asked about their preferences for future imaging.

Results

There was significantly fewer claustrophobia in the self-hypnosis group (1

SUBMITTER: Napp AE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8213599 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature