NEW NATIONAL SURVEY FINDS SCRUBS PLAY A MEASURABLE ROLE IN PATIENT CARE, CONFIDENCE, AND JOB SATISFACTION AMONG HEALTHCARE WORKERS

JAANUU's Scrubs Effect Report Uncovers a Link Between What Healthcare Workers Wear and How They Care

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- JAANUU, the performance-driven medical apparel brand, today released the JAANUUScrubs Effect Report, a first-of-its-kind survey exploring the powerful link between what healthcare professionals wear and how they care. The findings reveal that scrubs are far more than a uniform – they are a critical driver of confidence, focus, and even the quality of patient care.

The report surveyed 1,000 healthcare workers nationwide and uncovered striking insights:

• Rituals of Readiness: Nearly half (49%) of healthcare workers report getting fully ready for every shift, with 89% saying they feel more confident on days they invest extra time in their appearance. Choosing scrubs they love ranked as the #1 part of this ritual (85%), ahead of styling hair (81%), choosing shoes (78%), and skincare (67%).
  
  
• Confidence Translates to Care: 43% of professionals who feel more "put together" say patients and colleagues notice—and 82% report that confidence directly improves the care they provide.
  
  
• The Comfort Factor: Comfort is the most important element of scrubs (90%), followed by stretch/movement (73%) and fit (68%). One in five value scrubs that transition seamlessly from work to life. Nearly half (46%) admit they've felt distracted or rushed on the job because of uncomfortable uniforms.
  
  
• Performance and Mood Boost: 82% agree that scrubs they feel good in make them more confident in their role, while 85% say scrubs they love improve both mood and performance during shifts.
  
  
• The Day-to-Day Impact: Wearing scrubs they feel confident in makes healthcare workers more positive (68%), less stressed (44%), more patient-focused (32%), and even more patient in their interactions (24%).
  
  
• Patient Connection: Feeling confident in their appearance improves bedside care, with 59% reporting they feel more approachable, 53% more confident in patient interactions, 40% seeing more positive patient responses, and 35% communicating more clearly.
  
  
• Satisfaction and Belonging: 61% say if hospitals or clinics provided scrubs that fit well and felt good, it would significantly improve job satisfaction. Meanwhile, 66% report sometimes or often feeling unseen or unheard in the workplace—yet 61% say the right scrubs help them feel more visible and valued.

"These findings confirm what healthcare professionals have long known: scrubs are more than workwear – they are a source of empowerment," said Dr. Neela, Founder, JAANUU. "When healthcare workers feel confident and comfortable, they bring more focus, positivity, and compassion to their patients. The JAANUU Scrubs Effect Report reinforces our mission to reimagine the uniform as a catalyst for better care."

The JAANUU Scrubs Effect Report underscores a powerful truth: investing in healthcare workers' uniforms is an investment in their performance, satisfaction, and ability to provide exceptional patient care.

About JAANUU

JAANUU is the leading performance-driven medical apparel brand, known for creating stylish, functional scrubs designed with healthcare professionals at the core. With an unwavering commitment to purpose, design, and empathy, JAANUU scrubs are made for long shifts, daily movement, and life beyond work. We believe in empowering every healthcare professional to express their individuality and feel confident in their uniform—the YOU in YOUniform.

SOURCE JAANUU HOLDINGS LLC