A virtual reality study of behavioral sequences in residential fires
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DOI: 10.1016/j.firesaf.2020.103067
Abstract: Decision-making in residential fires can be difficult to study in an experimental setup. Virtual reality could be a way to expose participants to a residential fire scenario and collect data on their behavior. However, the… read more here.
Keywords: general model; reality; virtual reality; residential fires ... See more keywords
Health impacts and economic costs of residential fires (RESFIRES study): protocol for a population-based cohort study using linked administrative data
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-037709
Abstract: Introduction Residential fires remain a significant global public health problem. It is recognised that the reported number of residential fires, fire-related injuries and deaths significantly underestimate the true number. Australian surveys show that around two-thirds… read more here.
Keywords: study; residential fires; economic costs; health impacts ... See more keywords
Interventions for Preventing Residential Fires in Vulnerable Neighbourhoods and Indigenous Communities: A Systematic Review of the Literature
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19095434
Abstract: Globally, residential fires constitute a substantial public health problem, causing major fire-related injury morbidity and mortality. This review examined the literature on residential fire prevention interventions relevant to Indigenous communities and assessed their effectiveness on… read more here.
Keywords: indigenous communities; residential fires; fire; review ... See more keywords