Design analysis of reusable surgical clothes and new product development

Abstract

Surgical gowns are used to prevent viruses from passing through to the patient and also to keep medical staff away from blood pathogen exposures. Surgical gowns must prevent infections and diseases and provide adequate freedom to move as well. They must fit well and must not restrict movement. In this study, it was aimed to determine the model properties of the garment worn by surgical staff in surgical environments. For this purpose, for product development, a detailed design analysis was carried out on surgical garments used in hospitals in Izmir. As a result of this analysis, suggestions were made about the model properties and measurements of surgical clothes used by the staff in surgical environments.