Objective Several large studies have shown that improving the patient experience is
associated with higher reported patient satisfaction, increased adherence to treatment and …

Healthcare personnel (HCP) attire is an aspect of the medical profession steeped in culture
and tradition. The role of attire in cross-transmission remains poorly established, and until …

Background: There is growing concern that neckties worn by health care professionals may
contribute to infections contracted in health care settings. We evaluated the evidence for …

There has been recent controversy regarding recommendations and regulations concerning
operating room attire. We performed a nonsystematic literature search regarding operating …

Context Ensuring an infection‐free environment is increasingly seen as requiring the
contribution of staff, patients and visitors. There is limited evidence, however, about how staff …

Importance Interest is growing in targeting physician attire to improve the patient experience.
Few studies in ophthalmology have examined patient preferences for physician attire …

Abstract Introduction Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) are an important contributor
to patient morbidity and mortality. Healthcare workers (HCWs) hands are the chief mode of …

Nosocomial infections remain an important issue for patient safety concerns. Since hospital
infections are mainly connected with healthcare professionals' routines, an increase in hand …

A review of uniforms and workwear by the UK Department of Health recommended that it is
poor practice to wear neckties (other than bowties) in any care activity that involves contact …

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality
and pose a major economic burden. Infection control is therefore important in healthcare …