Conclusion
’ visual imagination
In comparison with conventional preoperative patient information based on 2D sectional imaging, stereoscopic visualization of individual MRI during informed consent conversation did not improve the knowledge of the patients in our study. However, stereoscopic visualization seemed to positively impact the patient-doctor communication by supporting the patients’ visual imagination with a better description of the procedural steps. We observed a high demand and acceptance of stereoscopic imaging among patients. Therefore, our findings support the further implementation of visual media in the informed consent procedure, such as 360-degree videos, interactive apps, or other mixed reality applications, in the future.
