{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: The impact of nursing sustainable prevention program on heat strain among agricultural elderly workers in the context of climate change.
{Author}: Shaban M;Amer FGM;Shaban MM;
{Journal}: Geriatr Nurs
{Volume}: 58
{Issue}: 0
{Year}: 2024 Jun 4
{Factor}: 2.525
{DOI}: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2024.05.021
{Abstract}: <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.