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The Influence of Hospital Room Wall Colors on Mood Elevation and Recovery Rate in Postoperative Patients: A Comparative Study Agussalim<p><strong>Background: </strong>Hospital environments influence patient outcomes beyond pharmacological and surgical care. Color psychology suggests that certain wall colors may affect patients' mood and recovery rates. This study explores how different hospital room wall colors influence mood and recovery among postoperative patients.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This comparative study was conducted at Rappang Hospital from June 2024 to March 2025. A total of 300 postoperative patients were randomly assigned to rooms painted in distinct colors - white, green, blue, yellow, pink, and gray - excluding black. Mood elevation was assessed using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), and recovery rates were measured by length of stay and pain reduction scores over 7 days.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Patients in green and blue-colored rooms showed significantly greater mood improvements and shorter recovery durations compared to those in gray or white rooms (p &lt; 0.01). Yellow and pink rooms demonstrated moderate benefits. Color exposure influenced circadian rhythm stability and endorphin release, contributing to faster postoperative stabilization.</p><p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> Wall color in hospital environments significantly impacts mood and recovery. Integrating psychologically beneficial colors like green and blue into postoperative care settings can enhance patient outcomes.&nbsp;</p> Archives of Nursing Practice and Care - Peertechz Publications 2026-04-25 Research Article https://doi.org/10.17352/2581-4265.000069 en Copyright © Agussalim et al.