In this study, to find out the effect of psychological anxiety of the patients during MRI examination on the claustrophobia and vital signs, As for a study tool, to measure Anxiety Sensitivity Index(ASI), Kamsung Evaluation Index of Life Environmental Noise(KEI), Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders(DSM-IV) was used, and for vital signs, blood pressure and pulse rate were measured pre and post MRI examination. In conclusion, it was indicated that though the effect of the general characteristics, psychological anxiety, on noise sensitivity and claustrophobia was small, the psychological anxiety of the patients during MRI examination affected claustrophobia and vital signs.

• 김재천(건양대학교병원 영상의학과) | Jae-Cheon Kim
• 배석환(건양대학교 방사선학과) | Seok-Hwan Bae Corresponding Author
• 김용권(건양대학교 방사선학과) | Yong-Kwon Kim
• 이무식(건양대학교 의과대학 예방의학교실) | Moo-Sik Lee