A one-size fits all approach can leave patients feeling uncomfortable and exposed, patients say.
Wearing ill fitting hospital clothing can leave patients feeling vulnerable, they say
She added: "When you go in to your local clothes shop you can have small, medium, large, extra large...why can't we have the same in hospital gowns?" Consultant clinical psychologist for the NHS, Nicola Cogan, led the research and said the findings showed Ms Gail's experience was not an isolated case.She said: "We spoke to a 1,000 patients and found over two thirds reported they struggled to get a gown on themselves and 70% reported the gown did not fit.
"It's not cost effective for the NHS, but also it shows that the gown is currently not fit for purpose."In 2010 the fashion designer Ben de Lisi worked with the Design Council to develop a better design, with side fastenings, while some trusts such asPA MediaThe issue of hospital clothing has been highlighted after Barbara Gail's recent stay in hospital
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