Attire Doesn’t Affect Patient Trust in Surgeons

Surgeons can confidently wear scrubs or white coats without impacting patient trust.

• Patients showed no significant difference in trust levels between surgeons in traditional attire (mean score 2.00) and those in scrubs (mean score 2.08).
• Trust scores were consistent regardless of physician attire across various patient demographics.

Surgeons can prioritize comfort and practicality in their attire while maintaining patient relationships.