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Attitudes regarding surgeons' attire.

Kevin Major1, Yukiharu Hayase, Dana Balderrama

  • 1Department of Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA.

American Journal of Surgery
|June 24, 2005
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Surgeons’ attire influences patient perceptions of care quality. Patients, surgeons, and the public agree that professional dress, including nametags and white coats, enhances trust and perceived competence.

Area of Science:

  • Medical professionalism
  • Surgical practice
  • Patient perception

Background:

  • Limited research exists on physician attire in surgical services.
  • Understanding patient, surgeon, and public views on attire is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate patient, surgeon, and non-hospitalized public (NHP) attitudes towards surgeons' attire.
  • To determine preferences for surgeons' clothing and mannerisms.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire surveyed surgical inpatients, surgeons, and NHP.
  • The internet was utilized for surveying the NHP.
  • Chi-square tests analyzed responses to attire-related questions.

Main Results:

  • All groups favored surgeons wearing nametags.

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  • Inpatients and surgeons agreed on white coats; surgeons preferred scrubs/clogs over other groups.
  • Acceptability of blue jeans varied, with NHP showing higher acceptance than surgeons and patients.

    • Conclusions:

    • Surgeons' appearance significantly impacts patient perceptions of care quality.
    • Professional attire, aligning with patient and public expectations, is recommended for surgeons.
    • Dressing appropriately can enhance patient trust and satisfaction with surgical care.