ReviewInternational journal of environmental research and public health2018
Recreational Use of Spa Thermal Waters: Criticisms and Perspectives for Innovative Treatments.
Review in International journal of environmental research and public health, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.
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8 citing papers in PubMed.
- First report ofJournal of water and health · 2024Article
- Challenges of Spa Tourism in Andalusia: Experts' Proposed Solutions.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Exploring the Bacterial Communities of the Kaiafas Thermal Spring Anigrides Nymphes in Greece Prior to Rehabilitation Actions.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
- The Role of Thermal Water in Chronic Skin Diseases Management: A Review of the Literature.Journal of clinical medicine · 2020Review
- Protocols and self-checking plans for the safety of post-COVID-19 balneotherapy.Acta bio-medica : Atenei Parmensis · 2020Article
- Atti Le giornate della ricerca scientificae delle esperienze professionali dei giovani: Società Italiana di Igiene, Medicina Preventiva e Sanità Pubblica (SItI) Roma 20-21 dicembre 2019.Journal of preventive medicine and hygiene · 2020Article
- A Qualitative Study of Patients' Beliefs and Perception on Medicinal Properties of Natural Hot Spring Bath for Musculoskeletal Problems.Journal of environmental and public health · 2020Article
- To treat or not to treat? Misbeliefs in spa water disinfection.International journal of biometeorology · 2019Article
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Abstract
Natural spa springs are diffused all over the world and their use in pools is known since ancient times. This review underlines the cultural and social spa context focusing on hygiene issues, public health guidelines and emerging concerns regarding water management in wellness or recreational settings. The question of the "untouchability" of therapeutic natural waters and their incompatibility with traditional disinfection processes is addressed considering the demand for effective treatments that would respect the natural properties. Available strategies and innovative treatments are reviewed, highlighting potentials and limits for a sustainable management. Alternative approaches comprise nanotechnologies, photocatalysis systems, advanced filtration. State of the art and promising perspectives are reported considering the chemical-physical component and the biological natural complexity of the spa water microbiota.
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