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Literature Review Matrix Template

Paper Author/s and Article Title Themes Methodology Key Findings / Results Conclusion Recommendations for
No. Publication (Variables) Future Research
Year
1 Haywantee Perceived social The theme or Research Design: 1a. - There is an urgent - Purposive
Ramkissoon impacts of tourism variables - Descriptive The majority reported need to enhance sampling does not
(2023) and quality-oflife: a discussed in the quantitative difficulties with MRI experiences allow
new conceptual paper are: - Qualitative communication, for autistic generalisation of
model using cross- inadequate pre-scan individuals through the findings
1. Residents’ sectional online preparation, and improved staff outside this sub-
perceived social survey insufficient adjustments knowledge, population.
impacts of (adopting during MRI scans for effective
tourism in a crisis Pavlopoulou’s their autistic children. communication - The online survey
context ‘experience- strategies, thorough format potentially
2. Interpersonal sensitive 1b. pre-scan limited the depth
trust approach’) Key barriers included preparation, and of qualitative
3. Place an overwhelming tailored reasonable insights, which
attachment Respondents: sensory environment, adjustments. could have been
4. Pro-social and - 16 parents and radiographers’ limited enriched by more
pro- carers of autistic understanding of - Co-producing clear in-depth methods
environmental individuals in autism, and anxiety MRI guidelines such as focus
behavior the UK stemming from with the autism groups or one-to-
5. Support for uncertainties about the community could one qualitative
tourism Sampling Technique: procedure. standardise interviews.
development - Purposive sensitive practices.
6. Quality of life sampling 1c. - The sample size,
Recommended - An individualised while adequate for
Statistical Tool/s: improvements approach is crucial an exploratory
- Descriptive encompassed accessible for reducing study, might not
statistics using communication, pre- anxiety and have captured the

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 frequency and visit familiarisation, facilitating full heterogeneity
percentage noise-reduction and participation. of the target
distribution (of sensory adaptations, population and
survey staff training on autism, - Empowering their experiences.
responses) and greater flexibility to radiographers
- Thematic meet individual needs. through autism- - Future research
Analysis (using specific education would benefit from
Braun and and incorporating adopting a
Clarke method) insights from prospective
autistic individuals observational or
and their families experimental
could transform approach to
MRI experiences evaluate the impact
and outcomes. of various
adjustments, for
example –
changing the
sensory
environment or
using visual aids,
in standard clinical
settings.

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References:
Stogiannos, N., Pavlopoulou, G., Papadopoulos, C., Walsh, G., Potts, B., Moqbel, S., Gkaravella, A., McNulty, J., Simcock, C., Gaigg, S., Bowler, D., Marais, K., Cleaver, K.,
Lloyd, J. H., dos Reis, C. S., & Malamateniou, C. (2023). Strategies to improve the magnetic resonance imaging experience for autistic individuals: a cross-sectional study
exploring parents and carers’ experiences. BMC Health Services Research, 23, 1375. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-023-10333-w

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