Table 1 Survey questions
Patient questions | |
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Before introduction of personalized theatre caps | (Yes, No or Maybe) |
– Do you think it’s a good idea for operating theatre staff to wear their name and job on their theatre hat? | |
– Would you support the introduction of staff name and job theatre hats designed with indigenous art-themed fabrics? | |
– Do you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander? | (Yes, No, or Prefer not to answer) |
After introduction of personalized theatre caps | (Yes, No or Maybe) |
– Did you notice that staff were wearing their names and jobs on their hats today? | |
– If yes, was this helpful? | |
– If yes, did this make you feel more comfortable or less comfortable? | (More, Less or No difference) |
– Do you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander? | (Yes, No or Prefer not to answer) |
Staff questions | |
|---|---|
Before introduction of personalized theatre caps | (Yes, No or Maybe) |
– Would you support the introduction of personalised (name and role) reusable theatre caps for operating theatre staff at Royal Darwin Hospital? | |
– Would you support the introduction of personalised reusable theatre caps designed with indigenous art-themed fabrics? | |
– Would you be willing to pay $25 for a personalised reusable theatre cap? | |
After introduction of personalized theatre caps | (Agree, Disagree or Neither agree nor disagree) |
Regarding the introduction of personalised (name and role) theatre caps in the operating theatre: | |
– The theatre caps have improved staff communication | |
– The theatre caps have improved the staff-patient interaction during the perioperative period | |
– The theatre caps have made it easier to use staff names | |
– The theatre caps have made it easier to raise concerns | |
– I would support the ongoing use of personalised (name and role) theatre caps in the operating theatre |