چكيده به لاتين
Background and Objective:
Issues such as childbirth and infertility are among the issues that affect many aspects of couples' shared lives. This study examines the influential factors in the design of home-like therapeutic environments related to childbirth and infertility to increase maternal satisfaction. It is worth mentioning that the scope of "home-like" design is not limited to patients and includes a broader perspective encompassing physicians, staff, visitors, and companions of patients.
Content:
Importance and Necessity: Since the twentieth century, more attention has been paid to the physical aspects of childbirth facilities in healthcare centers, unfortunately neglecting their social and psychological aspects. Considering that the quality of space significantly affects patients' mood, this research aims to improve the quality of healthcare facilities to effectively contribute to the process of disease recovery. Placing the patient at the center rather than focusing solely on the treatment process and creating a home-like environment in childbirth centers are factors that help improve the quality of healthcare spaces, reduce stress, and increase maternal satisfaction.
Research Method:
This descriptive-analytical study was conducted by examining the primary and secondary influential factors on increasing maternal satisfaction. Data were collected through library studies, online sources, and gathering information from various fields (architecture, environmental psychology, and midwifery).
Results:
All environmental factors affecting maternal satisfaction in the childbirth process, which can lead to positive therapeutic outcomes through research and investment, are classified into three main categories:
1. Creating a home-like environment by controlling influential factors.
2. Increasing the quality level of mothers' childbirth experiences.
3. Reducing stress in mothers and their families.
In this regard, factors such as the separation of this section from other healthcare environments, mothers' sensitivity to the quality of services during childbirth, mothers' autonomy and power during childbirth, the participation of spouses, and preserving their privacy should be considered. Studies have shown women's preference for home-like environments (both in hospitals and midwifery centers) when they are confident in the completion of medical services at that center. Adherence to the principles of home-like design leads to a reduction in the length of stay. Direct influential components in creating a home-like atmosphere include natural light, air conditioning, the use of acoustic tiles, improving physical access for mothers, allocating private midwives, installing family photo frames, and creating positive distractions. Components such as providing natural light for staff and midwives to reduce medical errors and providing amenities for their spouses have an indirect impact on increasing maternal satisfaction.
