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- Paediatric patient managementPublication . Santos, Andrea; Grilo, Ana; Albano, Domenico; Camoni, Luca; Mansi, LuigiThis chapter provides a comprehensive guide to paediatric patient management in hybrid imaging, integrating technical considerations with family-centred approaches from scheduling the procedure to patient discharge. It starts with best practices for scheduling, followed by techniques for creating a welcoming, child-friendly environment that fosters trust and rapport. Patient preparation is discussed, focusing on technical requirements and methods to explain procedures to children and parents/caregivers. Strategies for minimizing discomfort during the injection are explored alongside reassuring communication. The image acquisition section highlights obtaining high-quality hybrid and non-hybrid images, with a best practice attitude, while maintaining the child’s comfort and cooperation through child-friendly language and immobilization devices. Finally, the discharge process emphasizes clear communication about post-procedure radioprotection and care and addressing concerns to ensure a positive experience. The chapter concludes with a checklist proposal for NM practitioners to self-evaluate communication with children and parents/caregivers. Overall, it provides strategies for best practice imaging and also practical insights and best strategies to improve the care and comfort of young patients, ultimately leading to better outcomes and higher satisfaction.
- Patient engagement in hybrid imagingPublication . Abreu, Carla; Grilo, Ana; Pereira, Luísa Roldão; Camoni, Luca; Mansi, LuigiPatient engagement is essential for ensuring quality and safe care in nuclear medicine. It is linked to higher compliance in terms of following the procedure itself as well as the associated radiation protection instructions, directly contributing to the quality of the final imaging results and foremost leading to overall improved patient experiences and satisfaction. Patient engagement is influenced by factors related not only to patients, but also to health professionals and departmental practices. In this chapter, the authors, including Nuclear Medicine Technologists and Radiographers (hereafter referred to as “Nuclear Medicine Practitioners”), describe critical aspects of patient engagement. These include patient education and information, effective communication and interaction, holistically ensuring patient comfort and a positive experience, maintaining patient safety, and demonstrating cultural sensitivity. At the end of the chapter, a checklist is provided to help professionals assess their skills in engaging with each patient.