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Abstract Background:-Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) became an increasingly common form of examination for both adults and children. They are experience anxiety during the examination. Aim of the study: This study aimed to assess the psychological problems experienced by patients undergoing (MRI). Design: A descriptive research design was utilized in this study. Setting: This study was carried out in the (MRI) department of Ain Shams specialized hospital. Study subjects: A convenient sample of all available patients who are undergoing (MRI) in the previous setting (no=100) were included in the study. The study tools were used 1-Interviewing questionnaire sheet. 2- Needs questionnaire of patients undergoing (MRI).3-The magnetic resonance imaging anxiety questionnaire. Results: revealed that the majority of the sample needs information about (MRI) and slightly less than three quarters of the patients had moderate anxiety. Conclusion: There was a positive significant correlation between total patients’ needs and anxiety level. Recommendations: An observational cohort study should be performed to evaluate whether newly designed (MR) scanners with Acoustic noise reduction and a patient friendly short magmatic bore reduces the rate of anxiety reduction. |