Archives of disease in childhood
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Randomised controlled trial of thermostatic mixer valves in reducing bath hot tap water temperature in families with young children in social housing.
To assess the effectiveness of thermostatic mixing valves (TMVs) in reducing bath hot tap water temperature, assess acceptability of TMVs to families and impact on bath time safety practices. ⋯ TMVs and accompanying educational leaflets are effective at reducing bath hot tap water temperatures in the short and longer term and are acceptable to families. Housing providers should consider fitting TMVs in their properties and legislators should consider mandating their use in refurbishments as well as in new builds.