%0 Journal Article
%T The impact of nursing sustainable prevention program on heat strain among agricultural elderly workers in the context of climate change.
%A Shaban M
%A Amer FGM
%A Shaban MM
%J Geriatr Nurs
%V 58
%N 0
%D 2024 Jun 4
%M 38838403
%F 2.525
%R 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2024.05.021
%X <B>BACKGROUND: </B>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.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>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.<BR><B>RESULTS: </B>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.<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>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.<BR><B>BACKGROUND: </B>ClinicalTrials.gov, ID NCT06192069 retrospectively registered.