Exploring Climate Change's Impact on the Cardiopulmonary Health of Adults Living in the Canton of Valais, Switzerland: Protocol for a Development and Usability Pilot Study.
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Title
Exploring Climate Change's Impact on the Cardiopulmonary Health of Adults Living in the Canton of Valais, Switzerland: Protocol for a Development and Usability Pilot Study.
Journal
JMIR research protocols
ISSN
1929-0748 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
1929-0748
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Published
Issued date
25/03/2025
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
14
Pages
e67128
Language
english
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Publication types: Journal Article
Publication Status: epublish
Publication Status: epublish
Abstract
Climate change is affecting public health and well-being. In 2016, Swiss emergency departments (EDs) treated 1,722,000 cases, with 4718 daily admissions. In 2023, the ED of Sion Regional Hospital recorded 75,000 consultations. The links between climate change and health are complex, necessitating urgent research on its impact on cardiopulmonary health in Valais, Switzerland. Raising awareness among frontline professionals is crucial for developing health promotion and disease prevention strategies.
This study explores the preliminary effects of climate change on cardiopulmonary health in Valais and assesses adult patients' knowledge of its health consequences. Findings will inform adaptations in patient care, health promotion, and disease prevention at Sion Hospital's ED. The feasibility of patient selection and data collection will also be evaluated.
Using a convergent, parallel, mixed methods design, data will be collected from September 21, 2024, to September 20, 2025, with a target sample of 60 patients. The quantitative phase will examine patient recruitment feasibility, consultation reasons, and triage levels, correlating them with climate variables (temperature, nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, and ozone). It will also analyze sociodemographic profiles. The qualitative phase will explore patients' knowledge of climate change and its potential links to their ED visits. The feasibility and acceptability of the study process will be assessed. The protocol follows the SPIRIT (Standard Protocol Items: Recommendations for Interventional Trials) Extension for Pilot and Feasibility Trials.
Data collection started on September 21, 2024, following the approval by the ethical commission. Data collection will take place over 1 year, until September 20, 2025.
This study will test the feasibility of a larger investigation and examine potential associations between Valais' changing microclimate and population health. Findings will establish patient profiles and explore their perceptions and knowledge of climate change, informing future health interventions.
DERR1-10.2196/67128.
This study explores the preliminary effects of climate change on cardiopulmonary health in Valais and assesses adult patients' knowledge of its health consequences. Findings will inform adaptations in patient care, health promotion, and disease prevention at Sion Hospital's ED. The feasibility of patient selection and data collection will also be evaluated.
Using a convergent, parallel, mixed methods design, data will be collected from September 21, 2024, to September 20, 2025, with a target sample of 60 patients. The quantitative phase will examine patient recruitment feasibility, consultation reasons, and triage levels, correlating them with climate variables (temperature, nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, and ozone). It will also analyze sociodemographic profiles. The qualitative phase will explore patients' knowledge of climate change and its potential links to their ED visits. The feasibility and acceptability of the study process will be assessed. The protocol follows the SPIRIT (Standard Protocol Items: Recommendations for Interventional Trials) Extension for Pilot and Feasibility Trials.
Data collection started on September 21, 2024, following the approval by the ethical commission. Data collection will take place over 1 year, until September 20, 2025.
This study will test the feasibility of a larger investigation and examine potential associations between Valais' changing microclimate and population health. Findings will establish patient profiles and explore their perceptions and knowledge of climate change, informing future health interventions.
DERR1-10.2196/67128.
Keywords
Humans, Pilot Projects, Switzerland, Climate Change, Adult, Male, Female, Middle Aged, Emergency Service, Hospital/statistics & numerical data, Aged, Valais, acceptability, adults, air pollution, cardio health, cardiopulmonary, climate change, comorbidities, disease prevention, ecological medicine, emergency department, emergency nursing, feasibility, global warming, health promotion, humanity, impact, mixed methods design, pilot study, study protocol, sustainable care
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