A long road ahead. A German national survey study on awareness and willingness of surgeons towards the carbon footprint of modern surgical procedures.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Climate change may well be the "largest threat" to humankind. Changes to our climate system lead to a decrease in global health. The healthcare sector presents one of the largest carbon footprints across all industries. Since surgical departments have one of the largest carbon footprints within the healthcare sector, they represent an area with vast opportunities for improvement. To drive change, it is vital to create awareness of these issues and encourage engagement in changes among people working in the healthcare industry.

Methods

We conducted an anonymous cross-sectional survey study to assess awareness among surgeons regarding the impact of healthcare systems on climate change. The questions were designed to investigate surgeons' willingness to accept and pr

SUBMITTER: Jacob S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10847866 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature