Volume 14, Issue 3 (Summer 2025)
aumj 2025, 14(3): 233-245 |
Back to browse issues page
Research code: ۲۰۱۶۲۹۶۴۵۰۱۱۷۲۳۹۸۷۰۱۶۱۶۲۷۳۹۴۷۷
Ethics code: IR.IAU.ILAM.REC.1402.048
Download citation:
BibTeX | RIS | EndNote | Medlars | ProCite | Reference Manager | RefWorks
Send citation to:
BibTeX | RIS | EndNote | Medlars | ProCite | Reference Manager | RefWorks
Send citation to:
Fatahi K, begi M. Investigating the role of activity duration, sense of comfort, and thermal adaptation on cognitive performance and general fatigue of healthcare workers (Case study: Hospital workers in Ilam). aumj 2025; 14 (3) :233-245
URL: http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-1885-en.html
URL: http://aums.abzums.ac.ir/article-1-1885-en.html
1- Department of Architecture, Ilam Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ilam, Iran. , karenfatahi@yahoo.com
2- Department of Architecture, Ilam Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ilam, Iran.
2- Department of Architecture, Ilam Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ilam, Iran.
Abstract: (630 Views)
Introduction: In healthcare settings, the health and efficiency of employees are crucial for providing quality patient care. This study aims to investigate the impact of activity duration, sense of comfort, and thermal adaptation on cognitive performance and general fatigue among healthcare employees in Ilam.
Methods: The study involved personnel from five hospitals in Ilam city, evaluated from August to November 2023. Data was collected through questionnaires and analyzed using statistical methods.
Results: The findings indicated a neutral temperature of 19°C, which deviates from global standards ISO 7730 and ASHRAE 55. Analysis showed that work duration significantly affects both cognitive performance and general fatigue. Thermal comfort significantly impacts general fatigue but not cognitive performance. Thermal adaptation, however, significantly affects both cognitive performance and general fatigue. No significant interaction effect was found between thermal comfort and thermal adaptation on cognitive performance or general fatigue.
Conclusion: The optimal thermal comfort point for healthcare workers is 19°C. Activity duration and thermal adaptation play a key role in enhancing cognitive performance and reducing fatigue. Reducing the range of comfort and thermal adaptation can lead to increased work errors among healthcare personnel.
Keywords: Healthcare settings, Employee health, Cognitive performance, General fatigue, Thermal adaptation
Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
General
Received: 2024/12/16 | Accepted: 2025/05/07 | Published: 2025/05/25
Received: 2024/12/16 | Accepted: 2025/05/07 | Published: 2025/05/25
References
1. Fatahi K, Begi M. Assessing the state of cognitive performance of employees and determining the range of thermal comfort of different genders in Ilam hospitals. Occupational Medicine. 2024.
2. Li G, Liu C, He Y. The effect of thermal discomfort on human well-being, psychological response and performance. Science and Technology for the Built Environment. 2021;27(7):960-70. [DOI:10.1080/23744731.2021.1910471]
3. Sun Y, Zhang C, Zhao Y, Li J, Ma Y, Zhu C. A systematic review on thermal environment and thermal comfort studies in Chinese residential buildings. Energy and Buildings. 2023;291:113134. [DOI:10.1016/j.enbuild.2023.113134]
4. Su X, Yuan Y, Wang Z, Liu W, Lan L, Lian Z. Human thermal comfort in non-uniform thermal environments: A review. Energy and Built Environment. 2024;5(6):853-62. [DOI:10.1016/j.enbenv.2023.06.012]
5. Yao R, Zhang S, Du C, Schweiker M, Hodder S, Olesen BW, et al. Evolution and performance analysis of adaptive thermal comfort models-A comprehensive literature review. Building and Environment. 2022;217:109020. [DOI:10.1016/j.buildenv.2022.109020]
6. Zhang J, Lu J, Deng W, Beccarelli P, Lun IYF. Thermal comfort investigation of rural houses in China: A review. Building and Environment. 2023;235:110208. [DOI:10.1016/j.buildenv.2023.110208]
7. Abdollahzadeh SM, Heidari S, Einifar A. Evaluating thermal comfort and neutral temperature in residential apartments in hot and dry climate: A case study in Shiraz, Iran. Journal of Building Engineering. 2023;76:107161. [DOI:10.1016/j.jobe.2023.107161]
8. Coley D, Herrera M, Fosas D, Liu C, Vellei M. Probabilistic adaptive thermal comfort for resilient design. Building and Environment. 2017;123:109-18. [DOI:10.1016/j.buildenv.2017.06.050]
9. Yuan F, Yao R, Sadrizadeh S, Li B, Cao G, Zhang S, et al. Thermal comfort in hospital buildings-A literature review. Journal of Building Engineering. 2022;45:103463. [DOI:10.1016/j.jobe.2021.103463]
10. Chaloeytoy K, Dubsok A, Kittipongvises S, editors. Evaluating Thermal Comfort in Ward Areas of the Public Hospital in the Tropical Climates. E3S Web of Conferences; 2024: EDP Sciences. [DOI:10.1051/e3sconf/202453005009]
11. Mohammadi H, Akbari H, Adibzadeh A, Koozekonan AG, Akbari H. Ventilation system performance and its influence on indoor bioaerosols and thermal comfort in a COVID-19-designated hospital, Tehran. Journal of Housing and the Built Environment. 2023;38(4):2669-85. [DOI:10.1007/s10901-023-10064-8]
12. Nourozi B, Wierzbicka A, Yao R, Sadrizadeh S. A systematic review of ventilation solutions for hospital wards: Addressing cross-infection and patient safety. Building and Environment. 2024;247:110954. [DOI:10.1016/j.buildenv.2023.110954]
13. Ma S, Deng W, Lu J, Zhou T, Liu B. Investigation of thermal comfort and preferred temperatures for healthcare staff in hospitals in Ningbo, China. Journal of Building Engineering. 2023;80:108029. [DOI:10.1016/j.jobe.2023.108029]
14. Keller SM, Berryman P, Lukes E. Effects of extended work shifts and shift work on patient safety, productivity, and employee health. Aaohn Journal. 2009;57(12):497-504. [DOI:10.1177/216507990905701204]
15. Leso V, Fontana L, Caturano A, Vetrani I, Fedele M, Iavicoli I. Impact of shift work and long working hours on worker cognitive functions: current evidence and future research needs. International journal of environmental research and public health. 2021;18(12):6540. [DOI:10.3390/ijerph18126540]
16. Ansiau D, Wild P, Niezborala M, Rouch I, Marquie J. Effects of working conditions and sleep of the previous day on cognitive performance. Applied ergonomics. 2008;39(1):99-106. [DOI:10.1016/j.apergo.2007.01.004]
17. Harrington JM. Health effects of shift work and extended hours of work. Occupational and Environmental medicine. 2001;58(1):68-72. [DOI:10.1136/oem.58.1.68]
18. Karanovic N, Carev M, Kardum G, Pecotic R, Valic M, Karanovic S, et al. The impact of a single 24 h working day on cognitive and psychomotor performance in staff anaesthesiologists. European Journal of Anaesthesiology| EJA. 2009;26(10):825-32. [DOI:10.1097/EJA.0b013e32832bb6e4]
19. Salonen H, Kurnitski J, Kosonen R, Hellgren U-M, Lappalainen S, Peltokorpi A, et al., editors. The effects of the thermal environment on occupants' responses in health care facilities: A literature review. 9th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation & Energy Conservation in Buildings (IAQVEC2016); 2016.
20. Fatahi K, Beigi m. Assessing the state of cognitive performance of employees and determining the range of thermal comfort of different genders in Ilam hospitals. Occupational Medicine Quarterly Journal. 2024;16(3):27-41.
21. Barmanesh F, Fatahi K, Nooroullahi M, Malekshahi A. Impact of air flow and humidity on the erosion of walli castle in ilam: a CFD approach. Journal of Iranian Architecture Studies. 2024;13(25):79-95.
22. Fatahi K, Nasrullahi N, Ansarimanesh M, Khodakarami J, Emranipour A. Investigating the role of geometry and type of urban open space on thermal comfort and environmental quality (Case study: Kashan historical part). Motaleate Shahri. 2021;10(39):69-82.
23. Fatahi K, Nasrollahi N, Ansarimanesh M, Khodakarami J, Omranipour A. Comparison of Thermal Comfort Range of Finn Garden and Historical texture of Kashan. Naqshejahan- Basic studies and New Technologies of Architecture and Planning. 2021;11(1):53-63.
24. Cheraghi M, Fattahi K, Omranipour A. A survey of the impact of courtyards and vegetation in Individuals' residences on residents' cognitive performance (case study: the residential context of the central part of Ilam city). Haft Hesar Journal of Environmental Studies. 2024;12(47):35-50.
25. Fatahi K, Nasrollahi N, Ansarimanesh M, Khodakarami J, Omranipour A. Comparison of Thermal Comfort Range of Finn Garden and Historical texture of Kashan. Naqshejahan-Basic Studies and New Technologies of Architecture and Planning. 2021;11(1):53-63.
26. Shibaoka M, Masuda M, Iwasawa S, Ikezawa S, Eguchi H, Nakagome K. Relationship between objective cognitive functioning and work performance among Japanese workers. Journal of Occupational Health. 2023;65(1):e12385. [DOI:10.1002/1348-9585.12385]
27. Bufano P, Di Tecco C, Fattori A, Barnini T, Comotti A, Ciocan C, et al. The effects of work on cognitive functions: a systematic review. Frontiers in psychology. 2024;15:1351625. [DOI:10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1351625]
28. Lazauskaitė-Zabielskė J, Urbanavičiūtė I, Žiedelis A. Pressed to overwork to exhaustion? The role of psychological detachment and exhaustion in the context of teleworking. Economic and Industrial Democracy. 2023;44(3):875-92. [DOI:10.1177/0143831X221095111]
29. Xie T, He W, Jiu Z, Li Q, Huang C, Liu J, et al. Overwork among ICU nurses: identification of risk factors. JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration. 2023;53(5):271-6. [DOI:10.1097/NNA.0000000000001282]
30. Rastegar Z, Ravandi MRG, Zare S, Khanjani N, Esmaeili R. Evaluating the effect of heat stress on cognitive performance of petrochemical workers: A field study. Heliyon. 2022;8(1). [DOI:10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e08698]
31. Laurent JGC, Williams A, Oulhote Y, Zanobetti A, Allen JG, Spengler JD. Reduced cognitive function during a heat wave among residents of non-air-conditioned buildings: An observational study of young adults in the summer of 2016. PLoS medicine. 2018;15(7):e1002605. [DOI:10.1371/journal.pmed.1002605]
32. Palejwala Z, Wallman KE, Maloney S, Landers GJ, Ecker UKH, Fear MW, et al. Higher operating theatre temperature during burn surgery increases physiological heat strain, subjective workload, and fatigue of surgical staff. PLoS One. 2023;18(6):e0286746. [DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0286746]
Send email to the article author
| Rights and permissions | |
 |
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. |
