The impact of nursing sustainable prevention program on heat strain among agricultural elderly workers in the context of climate change.
Geriatr Nurs
; 58: 215-224, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
This study assesses a geriatric nursing-led sustainable heat prevention program for elderly agricultural workers. It targets those aged 60 and above, addressing the heightened risk of heat strain in the era of climate change.METHODS:
A community-based quasi-experimental design involved 120 elderly agricultural workers, divided into intervention and control groups. The program, spanning three months, included education on hydration, rest, protective clothing, and recognition of heat-related illnesses.RESULTS:
The intervention led by geriatric nursing professionals showed significant improvements in heat strain metrics. The Heat Strain Score Index (HSSI) and the Observational-Perceptual Heat Strain Risk Assessment (OPHSRA) Index indicated increased safety levels and reduced risk categories among participants.CONCLUSIONS:
The study demonstrates the effectiveness of a geriatric nursing-led, tailored prevention program in reducing heat strain among elderly agricultural workers. It highlights the crucial role of nursing in adapting healthcare practices to the challenges posed by climate change. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov, ID NCT06192069 retrospectively registered.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Mudança Climática
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Transtornos de Estresse por Calor
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Fazendeiros
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Enfermagem Geriátrica
Limite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Geriatr Nurs
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article