Abstract：
Occupational heat stress (OHS) is an issue in healthcare facilities (HCFs) in the United Kingdom (UK). The aims of this study were to evaluate perceived levels of OHS during two seasons and its perceived consequences on healthcare professionals (HCPs) and to assess the efficacy of heat stress management (HSM) policies. An anonymous online survey was distributed to HCPs working in HCFs in the UK. The survey returned 1014 responses (87% women). Descriptive statistics and content analysis of survey data identified that OHS in HCFs is frequently experienced throughout the year and concerned most HCPs. Over 90% perceived OHS impairs their performance and 20% reported heat-related absenteeism. Awareness of HSM policies was poor and 73% deemed them not adequate. To help reduce the financial loss and impact on staff performance, health and well-being and patient safety, it is recommended that revisions and widespread dissemination of HSM policies are made.
摘要：
职业热应激（OHS）是英国（UK）医疗机构（HCF）中的一个问题。这项研究的目的是评估两个季节中OHS的感知水平及其对医疗保健专业人员（HCP）的感知后果，并评估热应激管理（HSM）政策的有效性。一项匿名在线调查已分发给在英国HCF工作的HCP。调查返回了1014个答复（87％的女性）。对调查数据的描述性统计和内容分析确定，HCFs中的OHS全年经常发生，并与大多数HCP有关。超过90％的人认为OHS会损害他们的表现，20％的人报告与热有关的旷工。对HSM政策的认识很差，73％的人认为它们不够。为了帮助减少财务损失和对员工绩效的影响，健康、福祉和患者安全，建议对HSM政策进行修订和广泛传播。
