A Qualitative Study to Explore Perspectives Regarding the Use of Low Field Magnetic Resonance Imaging (LFMRI) Scanners, Within Dementia Diagnosis Pathways in the United Kingdom

Aims: The national emphasis on improving rates and timeliness of dementia diagnosis is dependent on accessibility of investigative tools. Through locally accessible, point-of-care brain scans, LFMRI has the potential to improve the experience of dementia assessment pathways and time to diagnosis, an...

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Main Authors: Rachel Rice, Ursula Shepherd, Lisa Dikomitis, Jamie Harper, Joanne Rodda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2025-06-01
Series:BJPsych Open
Online Access:https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2056472425102160/type/journal_article
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Summary:Aims: The national emphasis on improving rates and timeliness of dementia diagnosis is dependent on accessibility of investigative tools. Through locally accessible, point-of-care brain scans, LFMRI has the potential to improve the experience of dementia assessment pathways and time to diagnosis, and to reduce inequalities in access to dementia assessment.
ISSN:2056-4724