Challenging because many patients experience claustrophobia once inside the MRI machine -- and little wonder. First, they are ...

Sharpe. But it's not for everyone. You'll lie face down on a table and then guided into the MRI machine."Some patients that have challenges with claustrophobia might struggle to be comfortable in ...

VR simulates being in an enclosed space, and the person is gradually introduced to the claustrophobia trigger. VR scenarios may include elevators and MRI machines. It's unclear how effective this ...

The hospital also upgraded its machinery to house a wide-bore MRI machine, which offers more space to reduce claustrophobia for patients. The suite also has ambient lighting, which decreases the ...