Hospital gowns leave patients vulnerable - their time's up
More humanising and dignified options must be explored, say researchers
18th January 2019
Most of us feel vulnerable when hospitalised, and being told to strip off and put on a pre-worn, revealing, backless gown does nothing to improve matters.
Being escorted in this attire, often through public areas of a hospital, pretty much completes the humiliation.
What you wear affects how you feel about yourself. Studies suggest that clothing affects self-esteem, and getting dressed is a process of self-expression.
What you
