Chronical Illness-related Limitations of the Ability to Cope With Rising Temperatures, Third Wave
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
The CLIMATE-III Observational Study examines to what extent chronically ill patients experience adverse health effects because of heat and whether the patients' specific health behavior, somatosensory amplification, risk and benefit perception, self-efficacy, health literacy, and the degree of urbanisation of the patients' administration district are associated with these effects. Study participants from Germany and Italy will be included in the sample.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * being 18 years or older * at least one of the following conditions: Coronary Heart Disease; Myocardial Infarction; Heart Failure; Cardiac Arrhythmias; Peripheral Artery Disease; Stroke; Transient Ischemic Attack; Diabetes Mellitus (Type 1 or 2); Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease; Asthma; Renal Insufficiency; Depressive Disorder; Anxiety Disorders; Schizophrenia; Peripheral Nervous System Diseases. Exclusion Criteria: * no capacity to consent * severe visual impairment * insufficient German language skills * not able to use internet browser (eg, lack of hardware)