Table 4

Overview of hot spell and end-of-study questionnaires

TopicData descriptionHot spellEnd-of-study
Sleeping behaviourSleep posture
Bedwear, bedding and body coverage
Windows, curtains and ventilation
Health Utilisation Index (HUI)Frequency of GP, A&E and pharmacy usage
Functional Outcomes of Sleep Questionnaire (FOSQ)Difficulty of undertaking different activities due to sleepiness
Quality of life (EQ5D)Mobility, self-care, routine activities, pain/discomfort, mood and general health
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)Timing of sleep period
Reasons and frequency of sleep difficulties
Impact on daytime functioning
Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scales (WMWBS)Feelings and thoughts and frequency of these
Participant experienceParticipant satisfaction, likelihood of recommending the study to others, participation in future, related research