Individual-level cooling measure | Importance | Feasibility | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Less important | Important | Very important | No problems | Some problems | Large problems | |
a) Offering passive fluids by placing water jugs during the day | 0% | 22% | 78% | 85% | 8% | 8% |
b) Extra round of drinks with active offering of fluids, soup or juices | 0% | 11% | 89% | 81% | 12% | 8% |
c) Avoiding sun exposure during 12.00 and 16.00 | 0% | 33% | 67% | 81% | 19% | 0% |
d) Stimulating wearing loose clothing and help changing if necessary | 0% | 48% | 52% | 58% | 38% | 4% |
e) Stimulating and helping residents to move to cooled rooms | 8% | 50% | 42% | 8% | 75% | 17% |
f) Adjusting daily schedule: waking up early and keeping siesta | 38% | 46% | 15% | 31% | 58% | 12% |
g) Reducing frequency and intensity of activities and therapies | 7% | 70% | 22% | 69% | 31% | 0% |
h) Stimulating and helping residents to splash their face, neck and wrists | 7% | 74% | 19% | 62% | 38% | 0% |
i) Washing ill residents upon need, possibly by disposable bed bath | 4% | 63% | 33% | 81% | 19% | 0% |
j) Consulting a physician when residents are taking medication | 15% | 44% | 41% | 77% | 23% | 0% |
k) Stimulating active use of sunshades among residents | 22% | 48% | 30% | 62% | 35% | 4% |
l) Stimulating covering the head during sun exposure, using a hat or cap | 0% | 41% | 59% | 69% | 27% | 4% |