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Table 3 Instruments and variables collected in intervention arm

From: A comprehensive urban programme to reduce energy poverty and its effects on health and wellbeing of citizens in six European countries: study protocol of a controlled trial

Variable

Instrument/indicator

Data source

Timeline

Respiratory & cardiovascular function indicators

Peak flow

Internet of Things (IoT) home health control devices

Monthly (30 days)

SpO2

Blood pressure

Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index [38]

Every 3 months

Household conditions: temperature

Celsius Degree

IoT DT home sensors

Real time monitoring

Household conditions: humidity

% Relative humidity

Household conditions: air quality

CO2 and CO concentration

Qualitative interviews

Impressions, comments, experience and subjective perceptions captured in focus groups and interviews & codified

Qualitative analysis codified records

3–6 months, 12–15 months