Dressed to Heal: The Changing Semiotics of Surgical Dress

Brandewie

2017

RJTA

Purpose This paper aims to analyze the medical uniform wearers’ needs by surveying the current medical uniform sizing system and issues, and to evaluate fit satisfaction level of medical uniform wear by gender with scrub shirts, pants and coats. Design/methodology/approach Research was conducted using a quantitative questionnaire, and the respondents’ data results were analyzed using SPSS. Findings The distinguished difference from the medical uniform and daily wear was that the medical garments’ sizing system had only alphabet sizing options, and the wearing ease was larger than that of daily wear. Fabric preferences included the combination of “stretch fabrics + non-stretch fabrics”. All male respondents’ satisfaction levels were reported higher than those of female respondents. Respondents were the least satisfied with the pants, followed by the shirts, and the coat in that order. As the current medical uniform has been developed based on the male figure, there were significant needs overall for improving the fit of the female medical uniform. Practical implications The study quantified fit satisfaction levels to suggest specific improvements that should be made to the design and fit of the female pants along with the coat using new comfortable textiles to achieve better performance for all medical staff. Originality/value This research specifically evaluated fit satisfaction levels of the medical uniform provided by hospital institutions in Ohio, attempting to suggest improvements for future medical uniform and design development to increase overall fit satisfaction.

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Analysis of user satisfaction for unisex medical uniforms

Brandewie

2017

RJTA

“…Sin embargo, en las últimas décadas ha variado a combinaciones de trajes semi formales y uso de ropa clínica de colores otorgando un aspecto más modesto a la vestimenta 15 . Por otra parte, últimamente se ha intensificado los debates sobre su uso considerando la posibilidad de contaminación cruzada y la potencial fuente de infecciones adquiridas en los centros clínicos 16 .…”

Section: Discussionunclassified

¿La imagen importa? Influencia de la vestimenta del traumatólogo en la elección y confianza del paciente

et al. 2017

“…6 During that time, doctors usually wear black frock coats until the late nineteenth century when they shifted to white coats -because white signifies cleanliness -and became the doctors' identity until today. 7 Nurses started to shift to white uniforms in early 1900 and this was adopted by almost all institutions by the mid-century. 8 Besides the colour change, other evolution of nurse uniforms in the twentieth century includes shorter dresses or skirts, shorter sleeves, and smaller caps.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…8 In the early twentieth century, doctors' white coats started changing to green or blue to reduce glare from the all-white operation theatre surroundings (wall, linens, towels, and coats) and prevent the blood colour afterimage perception against white backgrounds. 7 For nurses, the dress uniform evolved to trouser suit uniform around the 1970s and then replaced by the scrub suit in 1980s. 8 Today, dress codes for healthcare personnel vary widely.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Muslim Female Healthcare Personnel Dress Code: A Proposed Guideline

Saidun¹,

Akhmetova²,

Rahman³

2020

imjm

Introduction: The struggle of Muslim women to comply with Islamic teaching while working in the healthcare sector has been a long-standing issue. Following the case of a Muslim nurse who was allegedly fired for non-adherence to the short-sleeve uniform rule, the Malaysian Muslim Consumers Association highlighted the need for a uniform guideline to prevent similar instances. Yet, no guideline has been issued to date. Materials and Methods: This conceptual study employed library research method to gather relevant materials. Library research was able to retrieve guidelines from seven Muslim-minority countries but none from Muslim-majority countries. Document analysis of the materials gathered was undertaken. The different guidelines were compared, with special reference to awrah-related issues. Results: Several major issues that healthcare personnel dress code considers are the safety, health, cleanliness, and comfort for both patients and healthcare personnel. Islamic dressing requirement is not only in line with clinical practice but Islam also highly promotes maintenance of safety, health, cleanliness, and comfort. The widely adopted ‘bare below the elbows (BBE) policy is the only practice that may contradict Islamic rules. However, some healthcare institutions in Muslim-minority countries allow modifications of uniform rules on religious grounds; some of the modifications are not observed in Muslim-majority countries. When providing direct patient care that requires BBE, the use of disposable over-sleeves is a good alternative to adhere to both clinical and Islamic standards. Conclusion: Healthcare personnel dress code policy that is concordant to both clinical and Islamic standards is possible although it may require greater resources.