The Journal of Climate Change and Health - vol. 3
"Working in personal protective equipment is often needed during pandemics, to protect nurses, doctors and staff from an infection. However, the equipment can also hamper efficiency and productivity of healthcare workers and lead to personal discomfort, for example, during heat waves.
According to our study, nurses and nursing assistants in Germany are often older than 45 years and, in many cases, suffer from pre-existing conditions, which exacerbate the problems with personal protective equipment during periods of hot temperatures. Many healthcare institutions do not offer adequate ways to mitigate heat stress for their staff.
The results from this study can inform policy makers and clinical practitioners to modify their protocols to include better protective measures during extreme heat or other adverse environmental conditions."
"Working in personal protective equipment is often needed during pandemics, to protect nurses, doctors and staff from an infection. However, the equipment can also hamper efficiency and productivity of healthcare workers and lead to personal discomfort, for example, during heat waves.
According to our study, nurses and nursing assistants in Germany are often older than 45 years and, in many cases, suffer from pre-existing conditions, which ...
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