Older adults' occupations in heat waves: A scoping review

CONCLUSION: Older adults adapt their occupations in heat waves and different factors impact how they can be adapted. Future research is needed to explore how older adults experience their occupations in heat waves, and to deepen the knowledge about their heat-adaptive strategies.SIGNIFICANCE: The findings support the role of occupational therapists in the design and practice of interventions managing the impact of heat waves in daily life.PMID:37402383 | DOI:10.1080/11038128.2023.2231165
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy - Category: Occupational Health Authors: Source Type: research