Exploring the Acceptance of Remote MR Scanning Technology among Radiographers in the Context of a Global Shift Toward Distance Collaboration: A First Glance.

BACKGROUND

Remote magnetic resonance (MR) scanning has emerged as a solution for supporting radiographers from a distance during complex MR imaging examinations.

MATERIALS AND

METHODS

A demonstration of a commercially available remote MR scanning technology was delivered during a radiography conference. An electronic survey was conducted to investigate the perceived ease of use (PEoU), perceived usefulness (PU), attitude toward technology (ATT), and behavioral intention to use the technology (BI). The responses were analyzed using the IBM Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Thirty-five responses were collected.

RESULTS

PEoU and PU received high scores, indicating that respondents found the technology easy to use and useful. ATT and BI received lower scores, suggesting some hesitation in the adoption of the technology.

CONCLUSION

This was an early evaluation of the acceptance of remote MR scanning technology in Greece. Further research is necessary to fill the research gap in remote MR scanning, enabling future researchers to generate more reliable conclusions.