Patient Perception of Physician Attire Before and After the COVID-19 Global Pandemic Began.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: This study evaluated patient preference of physician attire both before and after the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) global pandemic began. The primary outcome was patient preference of physician attire in 2017 compared to 2022 survey cohorts. Methods: An observational cross-sectional study performed at a single-site academic institution in the United States using patient survey materials. In total, 339 patients were included in the study, 161 from 2017 and 178 from 2022. Key Points: There was a statistically significant decrease in patient preference for formal attire in the clinical settings of primary care, hospital, and overall. Male patient preference for formal attire declined in primary care, emergency room, and overall; whereas female patient

SUBMITTER: Hedges MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10542317 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature