Objectives: Increasing heatwaves pose a significant health risk. This study investigates the impact of heatwaves on staff in outpatient care services in a large city in western Germany.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted from March to June 2023, which targeted the managers of 78 outpatient nursing services. The 33-item questionnaire addressed attitudes toward climate change, health impacts on patients and staff, and potential measures to improve working conditions during heatwaves.
Results: Of the 40 services that participated, 90% had not received training on climate adaptation; 38% felt uninformed about heat-related measures; and 50% requested more time for caregiving duties during heatwaves. Guidelines for heatwaves were supported by 78% of participants, and 75% wanted more heat-protection training.
Conclusion: Outpatient care services require more active involvement in heat-protection planning to safeguard staff as heatwaves become more frequent.
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