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Perceptions of nurses' uniforms.

S Mangum, C Garrison, C Lind

    Image--The Journal of Nursing Scholarship
    |January 1, 1991
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    Patient perceptions of nurses' uniforms differ from those of healthcare professionals. A study found agreement on the most and least preferred nurse attire for patient care.

    Area of Science:

    • Nursing
    • Healthcare Administration
    • Medical Sociology

    Background:

    • The appearance of healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, influences patient perceptions and trust.
    • Uniforms are a significant component of a nurse's professional image, potentially impacting patient-provider relationships.
    • Previous research has not extensively explored how different nursing uniform styles are perceived by patients, nurses, and administrators.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate how patients, nurses, and administrators perceive the professional image conveyed by various nursing uniform styles.
    • To identify specific uniform characteristics that enhance or detract from a nurse's perceived professionalism.
    • To determine if there are significant differences in perception among these three groups regarding nursing attire.

    Main Methods:

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    • A survey was conducted with 100 patients, 30 nurses, and 15 administrators at a regional medical center.
    • The Nurse Image Scale (NIS) was utilized, presenting images of the same nurse in diverse uniform styles.
    • Respondents rated the professional image associated with each uniform presentation.

    Main Results:

    • Significant differences were observed in how patients and healthcare professionals (nurses and administrators) rated the professional image of certain uniforms.
    • All respondent groups agreed on the uniform most preferred for a nurse providing care (dress with stethoscope).
    • A consensus also existed among all groups regarding the least preferred uniform (white pants with a colored top).

    Conclusions:

    • Patient and healthcare professional perceptions of nursing uniform professionalism are not always aligned.
    • The traditional dress with a stethoscope is perceived positively by all groups, suggesting its value in professional image.
    • Specific uniform choices, like white pants with colored tops, may negatively impact perceived nursing professionalism across all stakeholder groups.