Patients' state of knowledge about radiological examinations and its influence on their level of anxiety

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Descriptive study assesses knowledge and anxiety in patients undergoing X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs, indicating education's role.

Higher patient knowledge about radiological examinations correlates with lower anxiety levels.
Anxiety scores were highest for MRI at 18.14, while standard radiology scored 16.83.
Knowledge was assessed using questionnaires tailored to radiological examination types.
Findings underscore the need for preprocedural education to mitigate patient anxiety.

Elkhalladi et al. (2025) studied this question.

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