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Occupational Heat Stress, Thermal Comfort, and Cognitive Performance in the OR: An Integrative Review
AORN Journal
|April 29, 2020
Summary
Occupational heat stress can negatively impact cognitive functions like memory and reaction time. More research is needed to understand its effects on surgical personnel wearing protective gowns.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Environmental Physiology
- Cognitive Science
Background:
- Impervious surgical gowns can induce heat stress in perioperative personnel.
- Heat stress may alter cognitive function, potentially impacting performance in critical procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing literature on the relationship between occupational heat stress, thermal comfort, and cognitive performance.
- To identify research gaps concerning heat stress and cognitive function in surgical settings.
Main Methods:
- Integrative literature review of research articles.
- Analysis of studies assessing cognitive performance under heat stress in various occupational groups.
Main Results:
- Limited research exists on heat stress and cognitive performance in perioperative settings.
- Studies on foundry workers, cyclists, and simulated settings indicate heat negatively affects memory, reaction time, and motor skills.
Conclusions:
- Heat stress poses a potential risk to cognitive functions relevant to surgical performance.
- Further investigation is crucial to determine the impact of heat stress on perioperative personnel.
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