Comfort and functionality of workwear from the perspective of medical staff and patients

Đorđević, Suzana; Kodrić, Marija; Jovićević Pavković, Jelena; Đorđević, Dragan

Tekstil : časopis za tekstilnu i odjevnu tehnologiju, Vol. 72 No. 1, 2023.

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Comfort and functionality of workwear from the perspective of medical staff and patients

Suzana Đorđević ; Akademija Strukovnih Studija Južna Srbija, Leskovac, Srbija *
Marija Kodrić orcid.org/0000-0002-7851-8921 ; Inovacioni centar Univerziteta u Nišu, Srbija
Jelena Jovićević Pavković orcid.org/0009-0001-1055-5654 ; Univerzitet u Nišu, Tehnološki fakultet u Leskovcu, Leskovac, Srbija
Dragan Đorđević ; Univerzitet u Nišu, Tehnološki fakultet u Leskovcu, Leskovac, Srbija

* Dopisni autor.

Puni tekst: engleski pdf 392 Kb

str. 7-12

preuzimanja: 170

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APA 6th Edition

Đorđević, S., Kodrić, M., Jovićević Pavković, J. i Đorđević, D. (2023). Comfort and functionality of workwear from the perspective of medical staff and patients. Tekstil, 72 (1), 7-12. Preuzeto s https://hrcak.srce.hr/334437

MLA 8th Edition

Đorđević, Suzana, et al. "Comfort and functionality of workwear from the perspective of medical staff and patients." Tekstil, vol. 72, br. 1, 2023, str. 7-12. https://hrcak.srce.hr/334437. Citirano 05.07.2026.

Chicago 17th Edition

Đorđević, Suzana, Marija Kodrić, Jelena Jovićević Pavković i Dragan Đorđević. "Comfort and functionality of workwear from the perspective of medical staff and patients." Tekstil 72, br. 1 (2023): 7-12. https://hrcak.srce.hr/334437

Harvard

Đorđević, S., et al. (2023). 'Comfort and functionality of workwear from the perspective of medical staff and patients', Tekstil, 72(1), str. 7-12. Preuzeto s: https://hrcak.srce.hr/334437 (Datum pristupa: 05.07.2026.)

Vancouver

Đorđević S, Kodrić M, Jovićević Pavković J, Đorđević D. Comfort and functionality of workwear from the perspective of medical staff and patients. Tekstil [Internet]. 2023 [pristupljeno 05.07.2026.];72(1):7-12. Dostupno na: https://hrcak.srce.hr/334437

IEEE

S. Đorđević, M. Kodrić, J. Jovićević Pavković i D. Đorđević, "Comfort and functionality of workwear from the perspective of medical staff and patients", Tekstil, vol.72, br. 1, str. 7-12, 2023. [Online]. Dostupno na: https://hrcak.srce.hr/334437. [Citirano: 05.07.2026.]

Sažetak

The article examines the selection of fibers and fabrics used in the production of medical workwear, along with an assessment of its comfort and functionality from the perspective of both medical staff and patients. It presents the fundamental properties of three types of 100% cotton fabrics, originating from Israeli, Egyptian, and Greek cotton. These fabrics are used to produce men’s and women’s uniforms and surgical coats. A survey was conducted with 100 participants, comprising 50 healthcare workers and 50 patients. The respondents were divided into two groups, with equal representation of men and women across different age groups and educational backgrounds. Key findings from the survey include the following: a relationship was identified between the external appearance of healthcare workers and patients' perception of their professional competence (64%). Additionally, 84% of healthcare workers fully agreed that clothing plays a significant role in shaping their professional image. Regarding comfort, 45% of patients believe that the thermo-physiological properties of workwear are linked to the quality of services provided, a sentiment shared by 44% of healthcare workers. Moreover, all respondents (100%) acknowledged that uncomfortable clothing could negatively affect the performance of healthcare workers. Finally, every participant confirmed that fabric choice influences the thermo-physiological comfort of medical workwear.