Re-Design of an Educational Scanner to Prepare Children for an MRI or CT Scan

The Kitten Scanner is an educational scanner that can be used to playfully prepare children for an MRI or CT scan. The current paper describes a re-design of the Kitten Scanner to increase its educational value and prepare a diverse group of patients for a diverse range of scan types. Learning goals were created that are applicable to both MRI and CT. Based on these learning goals, storylines were developed for 3 different characters, with each character showcasing a different scan and emotional response.