%0 Journal Article
%T The Importance of a White Coat and Appearance on Emergency Patients
%A As£¿m Ar£¿
%A Ay£¿e G¨¹rol
%A Eylem Kuday Kayk£¿s£¿z
%A G£¿khan Ey¨¹po£¿lu
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%A Ramazan G¨¹ven
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%D 2019
%X Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the opinions of patients about the white coats and other factors contributing to the appearance of emergency physician in the Emergency Department. Materials and Methods: This multicenter, cross-sectional, survey study was conducted with 1014 patients admitted to the Emergency Departments of 4 different hospitals. Patients¡¯ preferences were investigated with open-ended questions about white coats, civilian clothing, and uniform, the color of the uniform and doctor¡¯s age. Data were collected by using a questionnaire prepared by researchers. Results: Of the total patients, 35.8% (n=363) stated that they preferred doctors to wear a uniform or white coat, and 26.3% stated that wearing a white coat, uniform or civilian clothes made no difference. Conclusions: It significantly affected confidence in the treatment of the emergency physician
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%U http://dergipark.org.tr/gumussagbil/issue/43947/464650