Patient preferences for chiropractors' attire: a cross-sectional study of UQTR university-based chiropractic clinic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A significant body of research has examined how the attire of physicians and nurses affects patients' perceptions, preferences, and outcomes. However, limited research has focused on the clothing worn by other health professionals, such as chiropractors. The present study aims to explore patients' preferences and perceptions of chiropractors' attire.

Methods

Using a cross-sectional image-based procedure, new patients to a university clinic were questioned regarding their preferences for four different attires (casual, formal, scrub, and white coat) worn by both a male and a female chiropractor. Patients also reported their perceptions in terms of chiropractors' knowledge, trustworthiness, competence, professionalism, and comfortable for each photograph.

Results

SUBMITTER: Leduc L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11786509 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature