The use of systematic desensitization to overcome resistance to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanning

J Behav Ther Exp Psychiatry. 1986 Sep;17(3):189-92. doi: 10.1016/0005-7916(86)90026-1.

Abstract

The use of behavioral techniques with radiologic procedures has received surprisingly little attention in the behavioral literature. The current paper describes the successful use of systematic desensitization to enable a woman to complete a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. Suggestions for when behavior therapy may be useful to radiologists are also given.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Behavior Therapy / methods*
  • Desensitization, Psychologic / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Imagination
  • Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy / psychology*
  • Phobic Disorders / therapy*
  • Relaxation Therapy