Research Article

Patient’s Preference on Neurosurgeon’s Attire and Appearance: A Single Center Study in Korea Cross-Sectional Study

Table 2

Responses to survey questions.

Dress shoesSneakersClogssandalsNo preference

Q-1. (prefer shoes)30 (30%)16 (16%)8 (8%)3 (3%)43 (43%)

YesNo preference

Q-2. (prefer nametag)76 (76%)24 (24%)
Q-3. (negative view on accessory)42 (42%)58 (58%)
Q-4. (negative view on dyeing)33 (33%)67 (67%)
Q-5. (negative view on mustache or beard)49 (49%)51 (51%)

Short hairLong hairNo preference

Q-6. (prefer hair length in male)49 (49%)0 (0%)51 (51%)

30-3940-4950-5960-69No preference

Q-7. (preferred age)7 (7%)27 (27%)31 (31%)6 (6%)29 (29%)

Graduated universitythe center
MD working
the center
MD trained
Other’s recommendationNo preference

Q-8. (preferred criteria When to choose neurosurgeon)11 (11%)28 (28%)2 (2%)31 (31%)28 (28%)

ProfessorResidentsInternnurse

Q-9. (the most tidy occupation)69 (69%)11 (11%)2 (2%)18 (18%)