Impact of window views on recovery—an example of post-cesarean section women

Author:

Wang Chia-Hui1ORCID,Kuo Nai-Wen2,Anthony Kathryn3

Affiliation:

1. Department of Urban Development, University of Taipei, No.101, Sec. 2, Zhongcheng Rd., Taipei, Taiwan

2. College of Public Health, Taipei Medical University, 250 Wu-Xing St., Taipei, Taiwan

3. School of Architecture, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 611 Lorado Taft Drive, Champaign, Illinois, USA

Abstract

Abstract Objective The objective of this study was to examine the impact of urban landscape from window views on quality of care for women who underwent Cesarean Section (C-section) in Taiwan. Design The participants were randomly assigned into 46 different hospital rooms to see the effects of various window views and daylight exposure on women’s recovery from post C-section care. Setting We carried out this study in the obstetrics departments of three tertiary hospitals located in two major cities of Taiwan: Taipei City and New Taipei City. Participants A total of 296 women who underwent C-sections and used patient-controlled analgesic (PCA) for pain control after their surgery during the 10-month data collection period were recruited for this study. Intervention The 46 different patient rooms provided diverse window views and different daylight exposure for the participants. Main Outcome Measures Recovery for the women who underwent C-sections in this study was defined as PCA usage and perceived pain measured by Brief Pain Inventory (BFI). Results Higher satisfaction of window view significantly decreased analgesic usage (P = 0.057), reduced the scores of overall perceived pain (P = 0.046), pain severity (P = 0.004), and ‘pain’s interference with relations with others, enjoyment of life, and mood (REM).’ (P = 0.095). Conclusions To maximize benefit and well-being of patients recovering from surgery, health care architects should design patient rooms to create maximum satisfaction with visual impacts and optimize window views. By doing so, it may decrease the use of pain medication and substantially reduce healthcare costs.

Funder

National Science Council

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaing Campus Research Board

Publisher

Oxford University Press (OUP)

Subject

Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health,Health Policy,General Medicine

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