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Draping in Dermatology: A Patient's Perspective.
Janelle Cyr1,2, Bohmyi Choi1, Justina Melkis1
112365 Department of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery
|August 22, 2022
Summary
Patient draping during total body skin examinations (TBSE) is crucial for comfort and dignity. Younger females, in particular, report higher comfort concerns, emphasizing the need for tailored practices.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Patient Experience
- Healthcare Quality
Background:
- Maintaining patient dignity is essential in Canadian healthcare.
- Total body skin examinations (TBSE) can pose challenges to patient dignity.
- Standardized draping practices for TBSE in dermatology lack investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate patient subjective experiences with draping practices during TBSE.
- To identify factors influencing patient comfort during TBSE.
- To inform best practices for draping in dermatological settings.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study design.
- Paper survey administered to 150 patients.
- Conducted in dermatology hospital clinics over a 6-month period.
Main Results:
- Over 50% of patients (54.7%) considered draping important.
- Comfort was significantly impacted by age, sex, and privacy for younger females.
- Younger patients and females reported higher comfort concerns during TBSE.
Conclusions:
- Adequate draping is vital for patient privacy and dignity during TBSE.
- Special attention to comfort is needed for younger female patients.
- Future research should integrate patient comfort factors into medical education.
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