Abstract:
Mobile MRI units are a paradigm shift in healthcare delivery, addressing accessibility, diagnostic precision, and environmental sustainability. This study examines an 18-year longitudinal initiative in Galicia, Spain, where mobile MRI units have eliminated more than 32 million kilometers of patient travel, have prevented 5,000 metric tons of CO₂ emissions, and have achieved exceptional patient (95%) and clinician (98%) satisfaction rates. services can break geographic barriers while advancing climate-conscious medical practices. Integrating high-field imaging technology with optimized logistics, the program has demonstrated how mobile MRI This study evaluates a long-term mobile MRI initiative in Galicia, Spain, and its impact on healthcare accessibility and environmental sustainability. Since 2006, mobile MRI units have reduced more than 32 million kilometers in patient travel, preventing approximately 5,000 metric tons of CO₂ emissions. Patient and clinician satisfaction rates exceed 95%. With optimized logistics and high-field imaging, mobile MRI demonstrates a scalable, climate-resilient solution for rural healthcare systems.