Jean Théroux, Corey Rogers, Rebecca Moyle, Indigo Atwood, Mia Bebic, Sofie Murfit, Rachel Martin, Samara Klee, Tahla Even, Alexander Moore, Zachary Willmott, Kimberly McCartney, Vincenzo Cascioli, Marc-André Blanchette, Amber Beynon
OBJECTIVES: Previous studies have investigated the role of clinical attire in establishing patient-held perceptions of professionalism and knowledgeability across various healthcare settings. This study aimed to understand patients' preferences for chiropractic student attire. METHODS: Three hundred and twenty patients were recruited from a university chiropractic clinic and asked to complete an online questionnaire. The patients' preferences for five different attires were rated and calculated as the composite score of five domains (knowledgeable, trustworthy, caring, professional, and comfortable)...
August 2023: Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association