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A global survey of healthcare professionals undertaking MRI of patients with cochlear implants: a heterogeneity of practice and opinions

Dewey, Rebecca Susan; Bowtell, Richard; Kitterick, Padraig

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Padraig Kitterick



Abstract

Objective: To capture practice and opinions around the current clinical use of MRI in patients with cochlear implants (CIs), and to characterise patient progression from referral to image reporting. Methods: An online survey recruited 237 healthcare professionals between 9 December 2019 and 9 September 2020. Descriptive statistics and informal thematic analyses were conducted. Results: Respondents estimated that approximately 75% of CI users referred for an MRI proceeded to image acquisi-tion, of which ~70% of cases comprised image acquisition on the head and the remaining cases on another area. They estimated that the proportion of these images that were usable was 93 and 99%, respectively. Confidence in most processes was high, with at least two-thirds of respondents reporting to be very or somewhat confident in obtaining consent and acquiring images. Conversely, fewer than half the respondents had the same confidence when splinting and bandaging the implant and troubleshooting any issues arising. Patient safety was rated of paramount importance, with patient comfort a clear second and image quality third. Conclusion: These findings highlight the need for consistent publication of clear, succinct, and standardised operating procedures for scanning patients with CIs and the require-ment for regular training of radiographic and radiological healthcare professionals to address the heterogeneity of devices available. Advances in knowledge: There is a need to improve the communication to radiography and radiology personnel regarding the nature of CIs, the heterogeneity of devices in existence, and the key differences between them. CI users risk being underserved by diagnostic medical imaging.

Citation

Dewey, R. S., Bowtell, R., & Kitterick, P. (2022). A global survey of healthcare professionals undertaking MRI of patients with cochlear implants: a heterogeneity of practice and opinions. British Journal of Radiology, 95(1137), Article 20220213. https://doi.org/10.1259/bjr.20220213

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Jul 15, 2022
Online Publication Date Jul 26, 2022
Publication Date Sep 1, 2022
Deposit Date Jul 23, 2022
Publicly Available Date Jul 27, 2023
Journal British Journal of Radiology
Print ISSN 0007-1285
Electronic ISSN 1748-880X
Publisher British Institute of Radiology
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 95
Issue 1137
Article Number 20220213
DOI https://doi.org/10.1259/bjr.20220213
Keywords Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and imaging; General Medicine
Public URL https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/9093470
Publisher URL https://www.birpublications.org/doi/10.1259/bjr.20220213

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