The Development of Clothes for Maternal Patients

Abstract

The objective of this research is to develop Delivery Gowns in Thammasat University Hospital that meet patients’ desire and create patients’ satisfaction especially in terms of comfort and easiness for breastfeeding. This research work uses Mixed Research Methodology, including both the quantitative research and the qualitative research methodologies. The group of 82 maternal patients are selected from Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Thammasat University Hospital with purposive sampling technique. The data collection tools for this research are a questionnaire on problem concerning the gowns that patients encounter, and a questionnaire on satisfaction with the designed gowns in several aspects. Data from the samples who have tried on the designed gown are collected and analyzed. The findings from the research have shown that design B (x̄ = 4.25) is the most satisfying of all because it is a kimono robe with string at the waistline that is easy to wear and comfortable for breastfeeding. The following designs are design C (x̄ = 3.97) which is a long tonic with round neck, opening from the shoulder and string, and design A which is like a nurse gown with separate two pieces, consisting of a kimono top and a wrap around skirt (x̄ = 3.90). All the three designs have the breastfeeding function which can be opened wide to easily breastfeed. This benefit from this research is the new design maternity gown to be used in Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Thammasat University Hospital.