Topic outline

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  General

  ERASMUS+ HOPE
  

  KA220-HED-F8D51393, Higher Education

  Responding to Heatwaves in the Older People Ecosystem

  
  

  HOPE: E-learning for caregivers

  • The e-learning will be built up with text, and illustrations (video, pictures, and stories) based on the experiences and cases of the participating (associated) partners in the project and assignments. There will be attention to the comparison between different situations, especially in the assignments. This will stimulate users of the e-learning to understand the impact of the context is on how to address heat-related health problems.
  • The presentation of the e-learning will contain visual materials, as part of so-called blended learning. This will result in a better ‘sticking’ of the knowledge gained 
  • The result will be cross-country learning and exchange of knowledge between the partners as well as disciplines.
  • As the e-learning is in English it will be easy to use in the different countries involved. After finishing the development of the e-learning, it will be easily accessible to other interested parties.

  • PARTNERS
  • GEMEENTE ROTTERDAM Netherlands, www.rotterdam.nl
  • ISTITUTO PER SERVIZI DI RICOVERO E ASSISTENZA AGLI ANZIANI, Italy, https://www.israa.it
  •  IRMANDADE DA SANTA CASA DA MISERICORDIA DA AMADORA, Portugal , https://www.misericordia-amadora.pt/
  • STICHTING HOGESCHOOL ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, https://www.hogeschoolrotterdam.nl
  • Social Cooperative Enterprise of Cyclades, GREECE, https://e-learning.alteravita.eu/
  • ELISAN RESEAU EUROPEEN POUR L INCLUSION ET L ACTION SOCIALE LOCALE
    ASSOCIATION, France, https://www.elisan.eu/
    
    

    

  
  

  HOPE WEB PAGE: https://hope-heatwaves.eu/

  
  

  DISCLAIMER

  The European Commission’s support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents, which reflect the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

  

  
  

  • Announcements Forum
  • WHAT IS A COURSE IN MOODLE URL

     

     
    

  • USER MANUAL FOR MOODLE File

    
    

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  Module 1. Setting the scene: impacts of heat on health in Europe

  
  

     

     
  

  Europe’s climate in 2050

  Summary

  In several countries, despite increasing episodes of extreme temperatures, heat-related health impacts seem to be decreasing. This highlights the effectiveness of current prevention measures. Nevertheless, projections for Europe clearly indicate that without adequate efforts for heat–health adaptation to climate change, heat-related exposures and the associated health impacts could increase substantially. Such projections, combined with long-term trends of ageing and urbanization, strongly warrant the adoption of a long-term perspective to manage the health effects of temperature in the context of a changing climate
  

  • Module 1. Setting the scene: impacts of heat on health in Europe File
  • 1.1 Changes in high temperatures and projections for Europe Page
  • 1.2 How heat affects health and projections for Europe Page
  • 1.3 Conclusions- References Page
  • Quiz in Module 1
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  Module 2. Agreement on a lead body: governance of public health responses to heat

    

   

  Summary

  The question of how best to organize and govern public health responses to heat events gained particular relevance in the WHO European Region in the aftermath of the 2003 summer heat waves. The need to define and implement appropriate and agreed-upon public health responses to heat has since become increasingly pressing, with the latest occurrence of extreme and deadly heat waves in the summer of 2019. Yet little evidence is available on what constitutes good practice in the governance of such responses.

  A recent survey undertaken by the WHO Regional Office for Europe shows an increasing role for national and federal authorities in developing and issuing guidance for subnational actors, although the roles and responsibilities of such actors are only infrequently specified. Moreover, HHAPs are usually not formally linked to crucial related policies, such as disaster risk reduction or national environmental planning. Multilevel governance of heat–health action could capitalize on the comparative strengths of local and non-state actors, thereby contributing to better integration of HHAPs with closely related policy areas.
  

  
  

  • Module 2. Agreement on a lead body: governance of public health responses to heat File
  • Introduction Page
  • 2.1 Good governance of public health responses to heat Page
  • 2.2 Survey responses: status of HHAP( heat–health action plan) Page
  • 2.3 Links of HHAPs with broader policies Page
  • 2.4 Strengthening synergies of HHAPs with other policy areas Page
  • Quiz in Module 2.
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  Module 3. Accurate and timely alert systems: heat–health warning systems

     

    

  Summary

  Key messages

  3.1     Introduction: the nature of heat–health warning systems

  3.2     Status of heat–health warning systems

  3.3     Innovations and future perspectives

  3.4     Conclusion

  References

   
  

  • Module 3. Accurate and timely alert systems: heat–health warning systems File
  • 3.1 Introduction: the nature of heat–health warning systems Page
  • 3.2 Status of heat–health warning systems Page
  • 3.3 Innovations and future perspectives Page
  • 3.4 Conclusion Page
  • Quiz in Module 3
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  Module 4. Heat-related health information plans: communicating heat risk

  
  

  Summary

  Key messages

  4.1     Introduction: heat risk communications

  4.2     Channels, timing, and content of heat risk communications

  4.3     Heat risk awareness, perception and adaptive capacity

  4.4     Conclusions

  References

  
  

  • Module 4. Heat-related health information plans: communicating heat risk File
  • 4.1 Introduction: heat risk communications Page
  • 4.2 Channels, timing, and content of heat risk communications Page
  • 4.3 Heat risk awareness, perception and adaptive capacity Page
  • 4.4 Conclusions-References Page
  • Quiz to Module 4
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  Module 5. Reductions in indoor heat exposure: types of intervention and evidence of effectiveness

   

  Summary

  Key messages

  5.1 Introduction

  5.2 Indoor temperatures and health.

  5.3  Passive cooling at the building scale

  5.4  Access to cooling technologies, services and spaces

  5.5. Conclusions

  References

   
  

  • Module 5. Reductions in indoor heat exposure: types of intervention and evidence of effectiveness File
  • 5.1 Introduction Page
  • 5.2 Indoor temperatures and health. Page
  • 5.3 Passive cooling at the building scale Page
  • 5.4 Access to cooling technologies, services and spaces Page
  • 5.5. Conclusions-References Page
  • Quiz to Module 5
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  Module 6. Care for vulnerable population groups: updated evidence on risk factors and vulnerability

     

  Summary

  Key messages

  6.1 Introduction

  6.2 Heat vulnerability, vulnerable groups and risk factors

  6.3 Identification, surveillance and mapping of vulnerable subgroups

  6.4 Prevention measures and guidance

  6.5  Specific advice for at-risk subgroups

  6.6. Conclusions

  References

     
  

  • Module 6. Care for vulnerable population groups: updated evidence on risk factors and vulnerability File
  • 6.1 Introduction Page
  • 6.2 Heat vulnerability, vulnerable groups and risk factors Page
  • 6.3 Identification, surveillance and mapping of vulnerable subgroups Page
  • 6.4 Prevention measures and guidance Page
  • 6.5 Specific advice for at-risk subgroups Page
  • 6.6. Conclusions-References Page
  • Quiz to Module 6
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  Module 7. Preparedness: planning for heat–health risks in health and social care settings .

   

  Summary

  Key messages

  7.1 Introduction

  7.2 Preparedness and management of heat events in health and social care systems

  7.3 Climate resilience and sustainability of health systems

  7.4 Conclusions

  7.5 References

   
  

  • Module 7. Preparedness: planning for heat–health risks in health and social care settings File
  • 7.1 Introduction Page
  • 7.2 Preparedness and management of heat events in health and social care systems Page
  • 7.3 Climate resilience and sustainability of health systems Page
  • 7.4 Conclusions-References Page
  • Quiz to Module 7
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  Module 8. Long-term urban planning: reducing heat risks

   

  Summary

  Key messages

  8.1 Introduction: urban planning in the WHO guidance on HHAPs

  8.2 Urban determinants of heat exposure and risk

  8.3 Interventions to reduce urban overheating

  8.4 Conclusions

  8.5 References

   
  

  • 8.1 Introduction: urban planning in the WHO guidance on HHAPs Page

    
    

  • Module 8. Long-term urban planning: reducing heat risks File
  • Passive cooling File
  • 8.2 Urban determinants of heat exposure and risk Page
  • 8.3 Interventions to reduce urban overheating Page
  • 8.4 Conclusions-References Page
  • Quiz in Module 8
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  Module 9. Real-time information: surveillance, monitoring and evaluation of HOPE

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  Summary

  Key messages

  9.1 Introduction

  9.2 Current status of HHAP surveillance

  9.3 Health data sources for surveillance and innovations

  9.4 Use of surveillance data and monitoring in HHAPs

  9.5 Conclusions

  
  

  • Module 9. Real-time information: surveillance, monitoring and evaluation of HOPE File
  • 9.1 Introduction Page
  • 9.2 Current status of HHAP surveillance Page
  • 9.3 Health data sources for surveillance and innovations Page
  • 9.4 Use of surveillance data and monitoring in HHAPs Page
  • 9.4 Use of surveillance data and monitoring in HHAPs Page
  • 9.5 Conclusions-References Page
  • Quiz to Module 9
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  Module 10. Conclusions

  Overall conclusion

  10.1 Individual conclusions for the elements of Hope 

  10.2.Communicating heat risk to specific audiences

  10.3 Evidence and research gaps

  10.4 References

  
  

  • Module 10. Conclusions File
  • 10.1 Individual conclusions for the elements of Hope Page
  • 10.2.Communicating heat risk to specific audiences Page
  • 10.3 Evidence and research gaps Page
  • 10.4 References Page
  • Updating the 2008 WHO guidance on HHAPs File
  • Quiz to Module 10
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  GOOD PRACTICES

   

      
  

  • Database of GOOD PRACTICES

    GOOD PRACTICES: STARTING THE COLLECTION

    
    

    
    

    
    

    Based on the work of all project partners and the information gathered, the HOPE project will develop an online database of good practices around older adult care during the heat waves, which will be shared worldwide. ISRAA Treviso will have a leading role in its development. The project results will be implemented in the own care services of the partners and available for use, replicability and adaptation to all interested Authorities. The Portuguese partner (SCMA) will be responsible for the development of the Guidelines for the older adult ecosystem on the topic of heat management. These guidelines recommend how to manage older adults' care before, during and after the heat waves. Together with the associated partners of Rotterdam, Genero (network of older adult organisations); SOL Network (welfare institution and supplier of welfare services); Laurens(organisations for older adults care), Treviso (Province of Treviso; Municipality of Treviso, ULSS 2 Marca Trevigiana) and Portugal Amadora (Municipality of Amadora; Lusofona University) and the Local Advisory Boards, we will collect the best practices and research about the ecosystem on what is currently done in heatwave management, what is missing and what works well.

    What is meant by “Good practice”

    A good practice is not only a practice that is good, but a practice that has been proven to work well and produce good results, and is therefore recommended as a model. It is a successful experience, which has been tested and validated, in the broad sense, which has been repeated and deserves to be shared so that a greater number of people can adopt it. Or ‘Good practices’ can be defined in multiple ways. However, a thread common to most definitions implies strategies, approaches and/or activities that have been shown through research and evaluation to be effective, efficient, sustainable and/or transferable, and to reliably lead to a desired result. (European Commission)

    The Criteria:

    • Effective and successful;
    • Environmentally, economically and socially sustainable;
    • Gender-sensitive;
    • Technically feasible;
    • Inherently participatory;
    • Replicable and adaptable;
    • Reducing disaster/crisis risks, if applicable.

    If you have a good practice regarding heatwaves and you would like to share it please contact us. lead ISRAA Treviso and elena.curtopassi@regione.veneto.it

    

    
    

  • How to adapt your city to extreme heat URL

     

     
    

    Cities need information on which areas of the city, and which groups of the population, are most at risk. An individual’s heat vulnerability depends on their exposure and sensitivity to extreme heat, and their ability to adapt.
    

  • How cities are keeping cool at 40 degrees. URL

    
    

    As a scorching heatwave sweeps through Europe, holding the continent in the grip of its sweltering hand, municipalities are stepping in to help locals cope with extreme weather conditions. 

    Cities in Great Britain and France are offering free access to cooler spaces to residents desperate for a respite from the heat.

    More:
    

  • Heat Resilient Cities: Measuring benefits of urban heat adaptation URL

    
    

  • DHC+ Platform Transformation of existing urban district heating and cooling systems from fossil to renewable energy sources URL

    
    

     

     
    

    
    

  • European Environment Agency URL

    
    

  • EXTREMA Global App- More>> Page

     

     
    

  • National and transnational climate atlases in Europe File

    
    

  • Heat Road Map Europe URL

    Country Heat Maps And Atlases
    

    
    

    Using this interactive map, you can download a variety of resources linked to the 14 EU countries studied in HRE4. Atlases, maps, country presentations and roadmaps are all sources of information useful for heat planning. Included are also some reports and maps made during STRATEGO, a previous Heat Roadmap Europe study, as well as resources developed by other partners. If you wish your maps to be included too or add a link, please contact us.

    You can also freely access the 4th Pan-European Thermal Atlas, PETA4, here.

    
    

    
    

  • VIDEO EXTERMA APP File
  • EXTERMA APP MOBILE File
  • Lesson activity
  • Glossary
  • Assignment to GOOD PRACTICES
  • Opera for a Melting City Page

       
    

    https://vimeo.com/872834301/82eaf54dcd?ts=0&share=copy
    

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  RESEARCH- DATABASE

   

   
  

  • Database to RESEARCH-LITERATURE
  • Heat and health in the WHO European Region: updated evidence for effective prevention File
  • Elderly People’s Perceptions of Heat Stress and Adaptation to Heat: An Interview Study File
  • Reducing the health effects of hot weather and heat extremes: from personal cooling strategies to green cities File
  • Impact of ambient temperature on morbidity and mortality: An overview of reviews File
  • High temperatures and health outcomes: A review of the literature File
  • Heat Stress in Indoor Environments of Scandinavian Urban Areas: A Literature Review File
  • Vulnerability to heatwaves and implications for public health interventions – A scoping review File
  • Electric fans for reducing adverse health impacts in heatwaves File
  • Strategies for Delivering Mental Health Services in Response to Global Climate Change: A Narrative Review File
  • The driving influences of human perception to extreme heat: A scoping review File
  • Impacts of Climate Change and Heat Stress on Farmworkers’ Health: A Scoping Review File
  • Heat and Preventable Deaths in the Health and Social care System File
  • Public health vulnerability to heat-related impacts of climate change in Cyprus File
  • Heatwaves and traditional Bioclimatic achitecture in Greece File
  • Heat Health Prevention Measures and Adaptation in Older Populations—A Systematic Review File
  • SYNTHESIS REPORT OF THE IPCC SIXTH ASSESSMENT REPORT (AR6) File
  • OPEN ELDERLY CENTRES IN GREECE File
  • Reducing the health effects of hot weather and heat extremes: from personal cooling strategies to green cities File
  • The Extreme Heat Wave of Summer 2021 in Athens (Greece): Cumulative Heat and Exposure to Heat Stress File
  • BIBLIOGRAPHY URL

    https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Gj0x2NgvwgySIrqMhbyl2Jxyc6PFY_pm?usp=sharing
    

  • Assignment to RESEARCH- DATABASE

    If you have to share a reference, an article, grey literature, you can upload the file here and we will add to the research database.

    Thank you!!

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  Guidelines

  
  

  • Guidelines 1 Page
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  Policy recommendations

  
  

  • Policy recommendations 1 Page
  • Healthy aging book let File
  • Care givers Hand book File
  • Motivated exersise poster File
  • extrema news -recomentations File
  • Bioclimatic brosure File
  • HOPE- INFOGRAFIC File
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  EVALUTION

  • Feedback
  • FEED BACK QUESTINNAIRE FOR THE E COURSE File
  • EVALUTION Quiz