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Mental health professionals' attire.

M Rajagopalan1, M Santilli, D Powell

  • 1Grampians Psychiatric Services, Ballarat Health Services, Victoria, Australia. mani@giant.bnc.com.au

The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry
|March 20, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Patients in community mental health services generally found clinician attire unimportant, but preferred less formal clothing for psychiatrists and case managers. Further research is recommended for urban settings.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Mental Health Services
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Patient perception of clinician attire can influence therapeutic relationships.
  • Understanding patient preferences is crucial for improving mental healthcare delivery.
  • Previous research on this topic is limited, particularly in community settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the perspectives of mental health patients regarding the attire of their psychiatrists and case managers.
  • To determine patient preferences for formal versus informal dress in mental health professionals.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was conducted with 86 patients receiving treatment at a community mental health service.
  • Patients were presented with various common attire types and asked to select appropriate options for their psychiatrist and case manager.

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  • Data was collected on patient opinions regarding the importance of clinician dress.

    • Main Results:

    • Over 50% of surveyed patients considered clinician attire to be unimportant.
    • Among patients who expressed an opinion, a preference for less formal attire for both psychiatrists and case managers was observed.
    • The study highlights a nuanced patient perspective on professional dress codes.

    Conclusions:

    • Community mental health teams may consider less formal attire for psychiatrists and case managers to align with patient preferences.
    • Findings suggest potential benefits of relaxed dress codes in enhancing patient comfort and rapport.
    • Further investigation in urban environments is warranted due to the current study's limitations, including a small sample size and potential rural bias.