As organizations consider implementing professional clinical attire as a tactic to improve the patient experience, the applicability of current evidence to their patients and organization must be thoughtfully considered. Taking the time to probe patient preferences before implementation can emphasize the value of practice-focused research to nursing staff and the organization, confirm the necessity of incurring incremental costs, and ensure that patients are our compass in navigating organizational change.
Nursing Professional Attire Probing Patient Preferences to Inform Implementation