TY - JOUR
T1 - Nursing professional attire
T2 - Probing patient preferences to inform implementation
AU - Clavelle, Joanne T.
AU - Goodwin, Miki
AU - Tivis, Laura J.
PY - 2013/3
Y1 - 2013/3
N2 - OBJECTIVE:: The aim of this study was to increase understanding of patient perceptions of nursing professional image, appearance, and identification to inform implementation of professional clinical attire. BACKGROUND:: There is growing evidence of patient preference for and organizational implementation of professional clinical attire. METHODS:: A total of 350 randomly selected inpatients were surveyed using the professional image and patient preferences survey prior to a revision of the dress code for nursing. RESULTS:: Patients gave high scores for nursing image, appearance, and identification, with no support for color-coded uniforms. CONCLUSIONS:: Organizations should assess patient perceptions before implementation of a dress code for nursing.
AB - OBJECTIVE:: The aim of this study was to increase understanding of patient perceptions of nursing professional image, appearance, and identification to inform implementation of professional clinical attire. BACKGROUND:: There is growing evidence of patient preference for and organizational implementation of professional clinical attire. METHODS:: A total of 350 randomly selected inpatients were surveyed using the professional image and patient preferences survey prior to a revision of the dress code for nursing. RESULTS:: Patients gave high scores for nursing image, appearance, and identification, with no support for color-coded uniforms. CONCLUSIONS:: Organizations should assess patient perceptions before implementation of a dress code for nursing.
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U2 - 10.1097/NNA.0b013e318283dc78
DO - 10.1097/NNA.0b013e318283dc78
M3 - Article
C2 - 23425916
AN - SCOPUS:84874637001
SN - 0002-0443
VL - 43
SP - 172
EP - 177
JO - Journal of Nursing Administration
JF - Journal of Nursing Administration
IS - 3
ER -