Canon Medical Enhances CT Scans with Calming Imagery
Tajikistan, Thursday, 19 December 2024.
Canon Medical has launched mobile CT units featuring soothing photography to alleviate patient anxiety during scans, enhancing the overall patient experience in clinical settings.
Innovative Design Meets Patient Needs
Canon Medical’s latest mobile units come equipped with advanced Canon Aquilion CT scanners and feature carefully curated imagery, including serene scenes such as two leopard cubs in a grassy clearing [1][2]. This initiative addresses a significant healthcare challenge, as anxiety during medical procedures is particularly prevalent among neurodivergent patients, those with learning disabilities, and individuals with dementia [1][2]. The mobile imaging solutions are designed as portable, self-supporting clinical units that are ready for immediate deployment [1].
Collaborative Approach to Patient Comfort
The development process involved extensive consultation between medical professionals and design experts. Johan Vochteloo, Director of Refurbished & Mobile Imaging Solutions, explains: ‘When we built the mobile imaging units, we had many discussions about internal design because we understand that the majority of patients don’t know what to expect when they arrive for a CT scan, and they are nervous’ [1][2]. The project brought together Canon Netherlands and the Canon Ambassador Programme, featuring works by renowned photographers Pie Aerts and Sjoerd Bracké [1].
Research-Backed Innovation
This initiative builds upon Canon Medical’s century-long commitment to their ‘Made for Life’ philosophy [3]. The company’s focus on patient comfort aligns with their broader mission of working alongside medical, academic, and research partners to create solutions that deliver accurate diagnoses while enhancing patient care [3]. The mobile units represent a synthesis of advanced technology and human-centered design, demonstrating how medical equipment can be both technically sophisticated and emotionally considerate [GPT].
Positive Impact and Future Implications
The response to these enhanced mobile units has been universally positive from both patients and healthcare providers [1]. Photographer Pie Aerts, whose work is featured in the units, expressed his satisfaction: ‘I feel truly honoured that my photography will now bring some peace and, hopefully, a smile on the face of everyone that visits these units’ [1][2]. This initiative marks a significant step forward in healthcare design, where patient comfort is increasingly recognized as a crucial component of effective medical care [GPT].