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Children's responses to nursing attire.

D Meyer

    Pediatric Nursing
    |March 1, 1992
    PubMed
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    Children preferred colorful smock tops over traditional white nurse uniforms. The study highlights how nursing attire impacts children's perceptions and comfort in healthcare settings.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Psychology
    • Healthcare Environment Design
    • Child Development

    Background:

    • Understanding children's perceptions of healthcare professionals is crucial for reducing anxiety.
    • Traditional nursing uniforms may evoke fear or apprehension in young patients.
    • The impact of visual stimuli, such as uniforms, on children's emotional responses in clinical settings is under-researched.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effect of different nursing uniform styles on children's preferences and emotional responses.
    • To identify specific uniform characteristics that may alleviate or exacerbate pediatric anxiety.
    • To provide evidence-based recommendations for nursing attire in pediatric care.

    Main Methods:

    • A sample of 100 children aged 3-5 years participated in the study.
    • Children were categorized based on prior hospitalization experience (50 with, 50 without).
    • Participants were shown photographs of nurses in five distinct uniform styles and asked to make selections based on guided questions.

    Main Results:

    • The colorful smock top uniform was the preferred choice for 58% of the children.
    • A significant portion (41%) of children found the traditional white nurse uniform to be frightening.
    • Statistical analysis (Chi Square) confirmed the significance of uniform style preference at the p < .001 level.

    Conclusions:

    • Children demonstrated a clear preference for the colorful smock top uniform, associating it with less fear.
    • The traditional nurse dress uniform was perceived as the most frightening attire.
    • Findings suggest that modifying nursing attire can positively influence children's experiences in healthcare environments.

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