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Challenge - Diagnostic imaging procedures are cutting-edge technology .but at the same time they are an unpleasant experience for patients- and even more for paediatric patients.

Selection The following incident narrates the fearful and apprehensive mindset of a frail young girl, while she was heading towards an MRI scanner, clutching her parent's hands. As she was startled and intimidated in anticipation of what might lay ahead in the MRI machine. The girl grew panicky and nervous. She started crying and sniffling loudly. Anyone walking past her watched her wept or sob. Her parents hushed her and said ‘Haven't we discussed how brave you are? Her parents drew a brave facade as if they weren't worried. Tears did roll down her cheeks upon seeing the environment. The little eyes saw the MRI technician calling the anesthesiologist.it could be seen that hospitals regularly sedated their patients to eliminate their fear & anxiety before the MRI scanning. Approximately 80% of patients are given anaesthesia before MRI. And if the anesthesiologist isn't available the scan has to be postponed and suspended until the next time, causing a cycle of worry all over again.

Application As empathetic individuals, we can sense the psychological tension and terror in children's minds related to the environment of the MRI  room. All we can do is design and construct the room in a way that suits their comfort and style. Like- establishing cartoon-painted walls, adding the playable stuff like toys and other material. This might help in reducing their stress while making them more comfortable and distracted.

Insight Such insightful suggestions if executed can make children feel safe and sound. Adding to the idea, we can even transform the Dangerous-looking MRI machine & the environment of the room into a happy place for kids. It is likely to make children less fearful but keeping them more preoccupied.

Approach The engineers have been able to indulge themselves in creative ideas of redesigning the MRI scanner. Such that, it changes the outlook or outward appearance of the Machine a little differently.

Organisation GE- Healthcare was able to understand the psyche of a child, Which enabled them to implement and execute whatever they had intended. Thus, they accomplished their goal.


Article Challenge - Diagnostic imaging procedures are cutting - edge technology .but at the same time they are an unpleasant experience for patients- and even more for paediatric patients . Selection The following incident narrates the fearful and apprehensive mindset of a frail young girl , while she was heading towards an MRI scanner , clutching her parent 's hands . As she was startled and intimidated in anticipation of what might lay ahead in the MRI machine . The girl grew panicky and nervous . She started crying and sniffling loudly . Anyone walking past her watched her wept or sob . Her parents hushed her and said ‘ Have n't we discussed how brave you are ? Her parents drew a brave facade as if they were n't worried . Tears did roll down her cheeks upon seeing the environment . The little eyes saw the MRI technician calling the anesthesiologist.it could be seen that hospitals regularly sedated their patients to eliminate their fear & anxiety before the MRI scanning . Approximately 80 % of patients are given anaesthesia before MRI . And if the anesthesiologist is n't available the scan has to be postponed and suspended until the next time , causing a cycle of worry all over again . Application As empathetic individuals , we can sense the psychological tension and terror in children 's minds related to the environment of the MRI room . All we can do is design and construct the room in a way that suits their comfort and style . Like- establishing cartoon - painted walls , adding the playable stuff like toys and other material . This might help in reducing their stress while making them more comfortable and distracted . Insight Such insightful suggestions if executed can make children feel safe and sound . Adding to the idea , we can even transform the Dangerous - looking MRI machine & the environment of the room into a happy place for kids . It is likely to make children less fearful but keeping them more preoccupied . Approach The engineers have been able to indulge themselves in creative ideas of redesigning the MRI scanner . Such that , it changes the outlook or outward appearance of the Machine a little differently . Organisation GE- Healthcare was able to understand the psyche of a child , Which enabled them to implement and execute whatever they had intended . Thus , they accomplished their goal .