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Evidence-based physicians' dressing: a crossover trial.

Balakrishnan R Nair1, John R Attia, Stephen R Mears

  • 1Department of Geriatric Medicine, John Hunter Hospital, Hunter Region Mail Centre, NSW. knair@mail.newcastle.edu.au

The Medical Journal of Australia
|December 5, 2002
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Physician attire significantly impacts patient trust. Formal dress, including at least two formal items, boosts confidence, while visible piercings like nose rings decrease it.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Sociology
  • Patient-Physician Relationship Studies

Background:

  • Physician attire is a factor influencing patient perception.
  • Understanding the impact of dress on trust is crucial for effective healthcare communication.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the correlation between physician attire and patient trust and confidence.
  • To identify specific clothing elements that positively or negatively affect patient perception.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective crossover trial was conducted in a general medicine ward.
  • 12 male physicians and 1680 patients participated, with attire varied between "respectable" and "retro" styles.
  • Patient trust and confidence were assessed via post-discharge questionnaires.

Main Results:

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  • Formal physician attire was associated with increased patient confidence and trust.
  • Visible body piercings, specifically nose rings, were found to significantly diminish patient trust.
  • A minimum of two formal attire items (e.g., dress pants, shirt, tie, white coat) were identified as necessary to establish patient confidence, termed the Number Needed to Dress (NND).

Conclusions:

  • Physician dress code plays a role in patient-physician dynamics.
  • Further research is recommended to explore the nuances of physician attire and its impact.
  • The concept of "evidence-based dressing" is proposed for optimizing patient trust.