Patient’s Preference on Neurosurgeon’s Attire and Appearance: A Single Center Study in Korea Cross-Sectional Study
Joint Authors
Mun, Hyun Woong
Kim, Ji Hee
Ahn, Jun Hyong
Chang, In Bok
Song, Joon Ho
Oh, Jae Keun
Source
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-04-09
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
This study was performed to assess neurosurgery patients’ preference for surgeon’s attire and appearance in the hospital.
Methods.
A total of 100 patients were investigated using a questionnaire comprising 13 questions.
We first asked patients about neurosurgeon’s appearance including accessories, hair color, mustache, and beard.
Then, based on their preferences, they were asked to rank a series of photographs which illustrated a variety of neurosurgeon attires worn by a doctor.
Results.
Professional attire with white coat was the most ideal for patients compared to any other attire (preference scale 5.28 ± 1.24), and there was a significant preference gap between wearing a white coat and not wearing a white coat (p <0.01).
Patients expressed a preference for neurosurgeon’s shoes (30%) but the majority of the respondents answered that it does not matter which shoes their neurosurgeon wears (43%).
Furthermore, the patients did not have any preferences regarding accessories, dyeing, and mustache or beard (58%, 67%, and 51%, respectively), and they did not have negative view towards doctor wearing accessories (71.7%) and growing mustache or beard (71.6%).
Conclusion.
The patients in this study preferred professional attire along with a white coat compared to any other form of outfit.
This result is similar to those of many other studies conducted in other departments or other countries.
However, patients did not have a strong negative view on accessories, dyeing, and facial hair.
With regard to medical training, patients did not show a preference for their neurosurgeon’s educational background.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mun, Hyun Woong& Kim, Ji Hee& Ahn, Jun Hyong& Chang, In Bok& Song, Joon Ho& Oh, Jae Keun. 2019. Patient’s Preference on Neurosurgeon’s Attire and Appearance: A Single Center Study in Korea Cross-Sectional Study. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1124932
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mun, Hyun Woong…[et al.]. Patient’s Preference on Neurosurgeon’s Attire and Appearance: A Single Center Study in Korea Cross-Sectional Study. BioMed Research International No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1124932
American Medical Association (AMA)
Mun, Hyun Woong& Kim, Ji Hee& Ahn, Jun Hyong& Chang, In Bok& Song, Joon Ho& Oh, Jae Keun. Patient’s Preference on Neurosurgeon’s Attire and Appearance: A Single Center Study in Korea Cross-Sectional Study. BioMed Research International. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1124932
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1124932