Stylish hospital gowns

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Have any of you had a patient in a "designer" hospital gown yet?? I have yet to encounter one, but I don't even know what the rule would be if we got one on my floor. (I'm a 4th year student but I tech on a neuro/telemetry floor) What is the common perspective on this? I know it's becoming more and more popular for patients to bring in their own more stylish gowns from home. I think it's a great idea if it makes them more comfortable. Plus, these gowns are designed to give good access to IVs, assessment, etc.

Anyone dealt with this yet? Any negative implications?

*Amanda

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Specializes in LTC, assisted living, med-surg, psych.

Hmmmmmmm.........somehow the terms "designer" and "hospital gown" don't belong in the same sentence, let alone next to each other. I think of hospital gowns as pieces of clothing that make you feel more naked than you do when you actually are naked.

I'd like to see one of these alleged gowns if anyone has a photo!

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You got my curiosity up, and I found this: http://www.spirited-sisters.com/elegant-hospital-gown-p-33.html

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dearjohnnies.com and girliegowns.com are the two I've heard of most...

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Specializes in NICU.

I never saw those, but what a great idea. Modest for patients with more access than the traditional gowns which open down the back. Sweet.

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Specializes in ICU/ER.

I have probably said it more than a dozen times to my patients "you and I would make alot more money if we invented a nicer hospital gown"--looks like someone did. I for one think it is a great idea for folks who will be having long term hospital stays. I have had some ladies modify their own personal gowns with scissors--but what a great gift to give a loved one who is looking at a long term stay.

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Specializes in LTC, assisted living, med-surg, psych.

Those are VERY nice! But whoooo-eeee, are they spendy........then again, I think it would be worth it if one is undergoing chemo, radiation, or other repetitious tx that require easy-to-remove clothing.

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Specializes in ICU, PACU, Cath Lab.

I can see how they would be nice...but man can you imagine how mad they will be when they get ruined, by blood and all that jazz! I know it is not stylish but I would rather ruin a hospital's gown than something I spent my money on!!

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

I worked at a hospital last summer that unveiled the "new trendy patient friendly gowns" last summer. Seriously, you would have thought a celebrity was coming, it was such an event. Whlie they promoted patient "modesty" they were the WORST THINGS EVER. We would seriously say "hooray!" when we found an "old gown" for our patients. I worked in the PACU - pre-op would just lay the gown on backwards and not bother to put the arms through (which was near impossible to begin with). It defeated the purpose for a surgical patient because it was VERY difficult to maneuver around to actually ASSESS your patient. Once the patient came to PACU they had no desire to lift up to even try to put the contraption on the "right way." So, literally ALL of our patients would lay there with this slit (supposed to be in the back) right across their chest. In theory, sure, it was great for the AMBULATORY patients. But it was far too confusing and far less modest for the non-ambulatory (which in our world was the majority of our patients). What a waste of money! I never thought it was that difficult to wear a hospital gown, and if I wanted to get up, just grab another and wear it as a robe. What a joke....

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