%0 Journal Article
%T The effects of mindfulness and repeated cold exposure on cold tolerance and motor skill performance
%J International journal of human factors and ergonomics
%D 2021
%A Mugford, Kaitlin
%A Barry, Heather
%A King, Michael
%A Ziv, Gal
%A Carnahan, Heather
%V 8
%N 4
%P 408-420
%X The ability to withstand cold temperatures and perform motor tasks in cold environments is a requirement in various industries. This study aimed to determine whether being read a mindfulness passage along with repeated cold exposure could improve motor performance and tolerance in cold conditions. Participants were assigned to either a cold exposure, or a mindfulness plus cold exposure training group. For training, the cold exposure group submerged their hand in cold water (2°C), and the mindfulness group did the same as they were read a mindfulness script. Following training both groups performed a maximum duration exposure to cold test, and then performed a cold grooved pegboard and knot untying post-test. Both groups performed similarly on the motor tests. Maximum cold exposure duration was greater in the mindfulness group. Individuals exposed to cold/wet environments could increase their ability to withstand cold exposure by implementing mindfulness techniques.   Keywords: cold exposure; cold training; mindfulness; hand function; cold tolerance; discomfort; sensation; dexterity.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I Inderscience Publishers
%@ 2045-7804
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJHFE.2021.119051