Preferences of Parents for Pediatric Inpatient Ward Physicians' Attire

January 15, 2013 updated by: Hillel Yaffe Medical Center
Several studies have been conducted throughout the world to evaluate patients' and parents' preferences regarding physicians' attire. Most studies have shown that the attire influences their feelings trust and confidence regarding their care. In most countries the preference is for formal attire. In other places a more casual attire is generally accepted. Israel is a country where casual dress is acceptable in most settings. Israeli physician's dress code has been discussed in the past, but has never been systematically studied. The aim of this study is to systematically examine the attitudes of parents of children who have been admitted to the pediatric ward towards physicians' attire.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

400

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

      • Hadera, Israel, 38100
        • Hillel Yaffe Medical Center

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Parents whose children have been hospitalized

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Parents whose children have been hospitalized

Exclusion Criteria:

  • All others

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Case-Only
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Parents of Pediatric Inpatients

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Number of parents preferring formal physician attire
Time Frame: Three years
Final analysis of survey will be processed and the total number of parents preferring formal physician attire will be determined.
Three years

Collaborators and Investigators

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

February 1, 2013

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

February 1, 2016

Study Completion (Anticipated)

February 1, 2016

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 15, 2013

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 15, 2013

First Posted (Estimate)

January 17, 2013

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

January 17, 2013

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 15, 2013

Last Verified

January 1, 2013

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 0094-23-HYMC

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