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This research evaluates the image quality of T2-weighted brain MRI in children, comparing two methods: children-centred care and anaesthesia.

February 14, 2026Open Access

A retrospective comparison of image quality in T2-weighted paediatric brain MRI using Children- centred Care versus anaesthesia

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This research evaluates the image quality of T2-weighted brain MRI in children, comparing two methods: children-centred care and anaesthesia.
Conducted a retrospective comparison of MRI image quality
Assessed patients using children-centred care and those under anaesthesia
Utilized visual grading analysis (VGA) for image quality assessment
Findings indicate that children-centred care enhances overall image quality
The use of children-centred care reduced the need for anaesthesia
The CCC approach improved the patient experience while lowering associated risks and costs

Abstract

VGA provides a structured approach to assessing image quality and could form the basis for developing standardised paediatric brain MRI criteria. These findings support CCC as a feasible, patient-centred alternative that reduces anaesthesia use, risks and costs, while enhancing the overall patient experience.

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Brage et al. (Tue,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699010382ccff479cfe56bf4 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2026.103346

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