Omar Portela Dos Santos

Exploring Climate Change’s Impact on the Cardiopulmonary Health of Adults Living in the Canton of Valais, Switzerland: Protocol for a Development and Usability Pilot Study

Climate change is affecting public health and well-being. In 2016, Swiss emergency departments (EDs) treated 1,722,000 cases, with 4718 daily admissions. In 2023, the ED of Sion Regional Hospital recorded 75,000 consultations. The links between climate change and health are complex, necessitating urgent research on its impact on cardiopulmonary health in Valais, Switzerland. Raising awareness among frontline professionals is crucial for developing health promotion and disease prevention strategies.

This study explores the preliminary effects of climate change on cardiopulmonary health in Valais and assesses adult patients’ knowledge of its health consequences. Findings will inform adaptations in patient care, health promotion, and disease prevention at Sion Hospital’s ED. The feasibility of patient selection and data collection will also be evaluated.

Omar Portela Dos Santos Master, maître d'enseignement et doctorat, HEdS Valais-Wallis, HES-SO, School of Health Sciences