Impact of Hand Rub Placement on Patient Trust and Disease Stigma
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorHuashan Hospital
About this trial
This study aims to investigate how the physical placement of hand sanitizer in consultation rooms affects patient trust and feelings of disease stigma. While hand hygiene is an essential infection control measure in healthcare, performing it immediately in front of patients with visible, non-communicable conditions (such as psoriasis) might inadvertently make patients feel rejected or stigmatized.This study uses a randomized controlled design to evaluate if a simple environmental modification-changing the spatial location of the hand sanitizer-can naturally nudge physicians to alter their hand hygiene timing without compromising safety. Researchers will discreetly observe the hand hygiene behavior of outpatient dermatologists and ask participating psoriasis patients to complete a brief, anonymous questionnaire regarding their trust in the physician, feelings of stigma, and overall satisfaction with the consultation. The goal is to provide evidence for patient-centered hospital space designs that protect patient psychological well-being while maintaining hygiene standards.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Aged 18 years or older.
Diagnosed with psoriasis and receiving treatment at the designated psoriasis specialty outpatient clinic during the study period.
Legally capable of signing the informed consent form and cognitively able to understand and complete the questionnaire (independently or with assistance from family members).
Hold a registered practicing qualification in the Dermatology Department of Huashan Hospital Pudong Branch and are qualified for independent outpatient consultations.
Disqualifiers
Severe visual, hearing, or speech impairments leading to basic doctor-patient communication barriers.
Diagnosed with psychiatric disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, severe depression) that, as assessed by a specialist, may interfere with the authenticity of the questionnaire responses.
Presenting with a clinical state requiring emergency treatment during the visit, such as acute infection of skin lesions or generalized pustules.
Non-permanent practicing staff of the hospital, such as visiting physicians or rotating medical students.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Distant placement of hand rub
- Conventional placement of hand rub
Treatment groups
250 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsLocations
Sponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov