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WHAT DO PATIENTS THINK ABOUT PSYCHIATRIST'S ATTIRE? A CROATIAN STUDY
Maja Škarić1,2,3,4, Branka Aukst-Margetić1,2,3,4, Branimir Margetić1,2,3,4
1Department of Psychiatry, Dr Ivan Barbot Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Popovača, Croatia.
Acta Clinica Croatica
|February 17, 2025
Summary
Patient preferences for psychiatrist attire, gender, and addressing vary by diagnosis and demographics. Most patients prefer psychiatrists in white coats for perceived competence and approachability, impacting the doctor-patient relationship.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
- Medical Sociology
Background:
- Patient perceptions significantly influence the therapeutic alliance in psychiatric care.
- Understanding patient preferences regarding psychiatrist presentation is crucial for effective treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore patient attitudes towards psychiatrist attire, sociodemographic characteristics, and forms of address.
- To identify how patient characteristics and diagnoses correlate with these preferences.
Main Methods:
- A survey was conducted with 340 psychiatric inpatients and outpatients in Croatia.
- Data collected included preferences on name badges, psychiatrist gender, age, addressing, and attire.
Main Results:
- A majority favored psychiatrists wearing name badges, with inpatients showing a stronger preference.
- Patient gender, diagnosis, and age influenced preferences for psychiatrist gender and age.
- White coats were perceived as the most appropriate attire, associated with higher perceived competence, empathy, accessibility, and friendliness.
Conclusions:
- Patient preferences for psychiatrist presentation are diverse and influenced by sociodemographic factors and psychiatric diagnosis.
- Psychiatrists should consider these patient preferences to foster a stronger doctor-patient relationship.
- Attire, particularly the white coat, plays a significant role in patient perceptions of psychiatrist attributes.
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