TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2021//
TI  - The effects of mindfulness and repeated cold exposure on cold tolerance and motor skill performance
JO  - International journal of human factors and ergonomics
A1  - Mugford, Kaitlin
A1  - Barry, Heather
A1  - King, Michael
A1  - Ziv, Gal
A1  - Carnahan, Heather
SP  - 408
EP  - 420
VL  - 8
IS  - 4
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 2045-7804
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJHFE.2021.119051
ID  - ref1
ER  -