Keeping Cool : Use of Air Conditioning by Australians with Multiple Sclerosis
Joint Authors
Simmons, Rex D.
Verikios, George
Summers, Michael P.
Source
Multiple Sclerosis International
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-03-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Despite the known difficulties many people with MS have with high ambient temperatures, there are no reported studies of air conditioning use and MS.
This study systematically examined air conditioner use by Australians with MS.
A short survey was sent to all participants in the Australian MS Longitudinal Study cohort with a response rate of 76% (n=2,385).
Questions included hours of air-conditioner use, areas cooled, type and age of equipment, and the personal effects of overheating.
Air conditioners were used by 81.9% of respondents, with an additional 9.6% who could not afford an air conditioner.
Regional and seasonal variation in air conditioning use was reported, with a national annual mean of 1,557 hours running time.
90.7% reported negative effects from overheating including increased fatigue, an increase in other MS symptoms, reduced household and social activities, and reduced work capacity.
Households that include people with MS spend between 4 and 12 times more on keeping cool than average Australian households.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Summers, Michael P.& Simmons, Rex D.& Verikios, George. 2012. Keeping Cool : Use of Air Conditioning by Australians with Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis International،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Summers, Michael P.…[et al.]. Keeping Cool : Use of Air Conditioning by Australians with Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis International No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Summers, Michael P.& Simmons, Rex D.& Verikios, George. Keeping Cool : Use of Air Conditioning by Australians with Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis International. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-498672
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-498672