Association of Indoor Temperature Level and Mental Health Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The association between indoor temperature level and mental health is becoming increasingly important as climate change leads to extreme temperature fluctuations. Older adults are particularly vulnerable to indoor temperature changes because of their diminished ability to regulate body temperature and extended time spent indoors.

Objective

This study aims to examine the association between indoor temperature levels and mental health outcomes among community-dwelling older adults, aiming to provide essential evidence to support the development of interventions and policy strategies to improve their mental health.

Methods

In this systematic review, we conducted a comprehensive search of 7 electronic databases (MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, PsycIN

SUBMITTER: Park MK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12661602 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature