Open AccessPatient Perception of Physician Attire in the Outpatient Setting During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Author(s) -
Ali M Omari,
Samir Sodha,
John D. Koerner,
Frank G. Alberta,
Harlan B. Levine,
Ari Seidenstein,
Gregg R. Klein
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of the american academy of orthopaedic surgeons. global research and reviews
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.358
H-Index - 2
ISSN - 2474-7661
DOI - 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-21-00039
Subject(s) - personal protective equipment , medicine , pandemic , covid-19 , outpatient clinic , social distance , health care , family medicine , medical emergency , disease , infectious disease (medical specialty) , economics , economic growth
In response to the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, physician attire has evolved to incorporate personal protective equipment (PPE). Although PPE is mandated for all healthcare workers, variability exists in choice and availability. The purpose of this study was to determine patient perception of physician attire during the COVID-19 pandemic in an outpatient setting.