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. 2017 Jan 20;55(3):201–209. doi: 10.2486/indhealth.2016-0047

Table 2. Major steps conducted in heat stress intervention research.

Objective Approach Outcome
Task 1 Comprehensive literature review Theoretical basis

Task 2 Publicity and exchange Internal/external collaboration

Task 3 Study design Study protocols
–Efficacy –RCT in laboratory experiment –Protocol of intermittent treadmill running test
–Effectiveness –RCT in field experiment –Protocol of field experiment
–Diffusion –Field survey –Sample of questionnaire

Task 4 Execution Demonstration
–Efficacy –Execution of experiment and analysis –Efficacy of the intervention
–Effectiveness –Execution of experiment and analysis –Effectiveness of intervention
–Diffusion –Administration of survey and analysis –Acceptability of intervention

Task 5 Public forum Practicality of intervention