Attitudes and Perceptions of Canadian Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgeons and Residents on Environmental Sustainability.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Healthcare systems, specifically operating rooms, significantly contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. Addressing operating room environmental sustainability requires understanding current practices, opinions, and barriers. This is the first study assessing the attitudes and perceptions of otolaryngologists on environmental sustainability.

Study design

Cross-sectional virtual survey.

Setting

Email survey to active members of the Canadian Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Methods

A 23-question survey was developed in REDCap. The questions focused on four themes: (1) demographics, (2) attitudes and beliefs, (3) institutional practices, and (4) education. A combination of multiple choice, Likert-scale, and open-ended questions were employ

SUBMITTER: Hathi K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10046710 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature