The Effect of Cooling Vests on Physiological and Perceptual responses: A systematic review.

This study aimed to assess the effects of using cooling vests (CVs) on physiological and perceptual responses at workplace. Three main databases were searched using subject headings and appropriate Mesh terms. The article has been written according to the PRISMA checklist. A total of 23,837 studies were identified for screening and 63 studies were eligible for data extraction. A statistically significant difference was observed in body temperature among hybrid cooling garments (HBCGs), phase-change materials (PCMs) and air-cooled garments (ACGs)) at 31.56-37 °C (60% RH), evaporative cooling garments (ECGs) at 25.8-28.1 °C, and liquid cooling garments (LCGs) at 35 °C (49% RH) compared without cooling vests (CON) condition (p<.001). HBCGs ((PCMs) and (ACGs)) are effective means in hot, moderate, humid or dry environments. PMID: 32164499 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics - Category: Occupational Health Tags: Int J Occup Saf Ergon Source Type: research