Virtual Reality MRI Preparation
We are a small group of radiographers, play specialists, clinical scientists and medical illustrators working in the NHS. We are dedicated to helping our littler patients be better prepared for their MRI. Working with our academic partners we have developed a free award winning app which kids can use at home to make their MRI experience fun.
My MRI Buddy
Our new app My MRI Buddy is now available for download. Together with the interactive preparation book
The problem with MRI
The noisy enclosed environment of MRI results in poor success rates in children
Typically GA rates are over 50% in the younger age group
Undertaking a GA costs an additional £600* per patient
*representative value from one of our institutions
Virtual Reality Preparation
VR provides a tools for parents and staff to help kids prepare for their MRI
It's fun and interactive allowing kids to engage with their own care
We show the entire MRI journey from arriving at reception to actually laying in the scanner
We use real 360 degree footage taken from the actual MRI department
We show what it feels like to have head, abdominal or lower limb scans
We've even incorporated movement tracking, teaching kids to lay still
Cost effective technology
We aim to keep costs low by using cheap google cardboard style headsets (£4)
Parents can use their own mobile phones with our safe and free to download app
Easy to use and available from the Play Store and App store
Co-designed with patients, parents and staff
