The Effects of Indoor Thermal Environment and Residents' Body Temperature Regulation on Health Hazards in Group Homes for the Mentally Handicapped

2016 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 26750019
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Research Field: Clothing life/Dwelling life
• Research Institution: Tokuyama College of Technology
• Principal Investigator: NISHIO KOICHIRO 徳山工業高等専門学校, 土木建築工学科, 准教授 (70426534)
• Project Period (FY): 2014-04-01 – 2017-03-31
• Keywords: 知的障害者 / グループホーム / 温熱環境 / 住まい方 / 睡眠健康

Outline of Final Research Achievements

The purpose of this study is to comprehend actual conditions of the indoor thermal environment and residents' body temperature regulation in group homes for the mentally handicapped and analyze the effects on health hazards. The measurement and the questionnaire survey were conducted at institutions in Japan. The result showed many residents need advice or support by the staff for their body temperature regulation. In the more comfortable home, residents live more healthy with less support.

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