Impact of Hand Rub Placement on Patient Trust and Disease Stigma
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Summary
This study registered on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07552792) on April 27, 2026, is investigating how the physical placement of hand sanitizer in dermatology consultation rooms affects patient trust and feelings of disease stigma in psoriasis patients. The randomized controlled trial will discreetly observe outpatient dermatologists' hand hygiene behavior and ask participating psoriasis patients to complete anonymous questionnaires about physician trust, stigma feelings, and consultation satisfaction. The goal is to provide evidence for patient-centered hospital space designs that maintain hygiene standards while protecting patient psychological well-being.
“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.”
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What changed
This is a new clinical trial registration on ClinicalTrials.gov, not a regulatory change. The study will randomly assign hand sanitizer placement (distant vs. conventional) in outpatient dermatology consultation rooms to evaluate effects on patient trust and disease stigma among psoriasis patients.
Affected parties include outpatient dermatology practices considering environmental modifications to consultation spaces. Healthcare facilities conducting dermatology outpatient consultations may find this research relevant when designing patient-centered infection control protocols that balance hygiene standards with psychological well-being. The study does not create compliance obligations for any regulated entity.
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Impact of Hand Rub Placement on Patient Trust and Disease Stigma
N/A NCT07552792 Kind: NA Apr 27, 2026
Abstract
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.
Conditions: Noncommunicable Disease, Psoriasis
Interventions: Distant placement of hand rub, Conventional placement of hand rub
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