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...
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| description | 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 From August 10, 2022, to January 23, 2023, 75 new patients participated in the study. Results indicated a strong preference for scrubs for both male and female chiropractors. Chiropractors in scrubs were also seen as more knowledgeable, trustworthy, competent, and professional, and comfortable. This was closely followed by those wearing white coats and formal attire. Notably, the white coat worn by the female chiropractor received significantly more positive ratings than when worn by her male counterpart. Conclusion In conclusion, our findings suggest that chiropractors’ attire influences patients’ perceptions and should be considered in the development of dress codes for public and private clinics. Further research is essential to understand better how the gender and age of care providers affect patient evaluations. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-4a548c3e40c645dcb38382693f6059fb2025-02-02T12:34:34ZengBMCChiropractic & Manual Therapies2045-709X2025-01-013311810.1186/s12998-025-00569-0Patient preferences for chiropractors’ attire: a cross-sectional study of UQTR university-based chiropractic clinicLaurence Leduc0Jean Théroux1Caroline Marois2Geneviève Lavigne3Marc-André Blanchette4Département de Chiropratique, Université du Québec À Trois-RivièresCentre Hospitalier Universitaire Sainte-JustineUniversité de SherbrookeScientific ConsultantDépartement de Chiropratique, Université du Québec À Trois-RivièresAbstract 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 From August 10, 2022, to January 23, 2023, 75 new patients participated in the study. Results indicated a strong preference for scrubs for both male and female chiropractors. Chiropractors in scrubs were also seen as more knowledgeable, trustworthy, competent, and professional, and comfortable. This was closely followed by those wearing white coats and formal attire. Notably, the white coat worn by the female chiropractor received significantly more positive ratings than when worn by her male counterpart. Conclusion In conclusion, our findings suggest that chiropractors’ attire influences patients’ perceptions and should be considered in the development of dress codes for public and private clinics. Further research is essential to understand better how the gender and age of care providers affect patient evaluations.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12998-025-00569-0ClothingPatient satisfactionPerceptionProfessional patientTrustAttire |
| spellingShingle | Laurence Leduc Jean Théroux Caroline Marois Geneviève Lavigne Marc-André Blanchette Patient preferences for chiropractors’ attire: a cross-sectional study of UQTR university-based chiropractic clinic Chiropractic & Manual Therapies Clothing Patient satisfaction Perception Professional patient Trust Attire |
| title | Patient preferences for chiropractors’ attire: a cross-sectional study of UQTR university-based chiropractic clinic |
| title_full | Patient preferences for chiropractors’ attire: a cross-sectional study of UQTR university-based chiropractic clinic |
| title_fullStr | Patient preferences for chiropractors’ attire: a cross-sectional study of UQTR university-based chiropractic clinic |
| title_full_unstemmed | Patient preferences for chiropractors’ attire: a cross-sectional study of UQTR university-based chiropractic clinic |
| title_short | Patient preferences for chiropractors’ attire: a cross-sectional study of UQTR university-based chiropractic clinic |
| title_sort | patient preferences for chiropractors attire a cross sectional study of uqtr university based chiropractic clinic |
| topic | Clothing Patient satisfaction Perception Professional patient Trust Attire |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12998-025-00569-0 |
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