PATIENTS are being asked to share their thoughts about hospital gowns for a major Glasgow research project.

A team at the University of Strathclyde is looking at the possible emotional and psychological effects of wearing gowns and the public is being asked to share their thoughts in a short survey.

The research is being led by Dr Liza Morton and Dr Nicola Cogan of the university's School of Psychological Science and Health.

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One patient described how the gowns left her feeling 'embarrassed and vulnerable.'

Dr Morton won a Strathclyde University Impact award earlier this year for a 'selfie' she took in her gown while in hospital last year for a congenital heart defect.

The images are currently on display at Drygate in Glasgow.

To take part in the survey click here